Attention Law Students: Do You Want to Article at the CRTC?
Every year, the CRTC hires one or more articling students to work in our Legal Sector.
It’s an exciting opportunity to work with over 30 lawyers who provide legal services to the CRTC on a broad range of telecom and broadcasting issues. They’re a busy group that deals with everything from interpreting and implementing legislation, to advising CRTC staff and members about policy decisions, to questioning participants at CRTC public hearings.
What you’ll learn and do
Your year at the CRTC will give you:
- Invaluable hands-on experience in administrative and communications law.
- The chance to work with lawyers, CRTC members, and other staff dedicated to ensuring that Canadians enjoy a world class communication system.
- An in-depth understanding of the inner workings of a Canadian regulatory organization.
- Exposure to the major issues and stakeholders in the Canadian communications industry.
You’ll participate in a wide range of activities, including:
- Researching and preparing legal opinions
- Helping prepare for, participate in, and follow up on CRTC public hearings
- Preparing legal documents, including regulations, orders, and CRTC decisions and public notices
- Oral and written advocacy on legal issues
You’ll also have a chance to participate in the CRTC’s many in-house tutorials and other training opportunities.
Your salary and terms of employment
As an articling student, you’ll receive a one-year contract with a salary approved by Treasury Board, which is currently $64,862.
If your application is successful, there may be the opportunity to work part-time as a student in the year prior to your articling.
We’ll introduce you to the CRTC and all that we do through our orientation program for new students.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is keenly interested in administrative and communications law
- Has superior communications skills, and excels at legal research and writing
- Will work well as part of our legal team in a highly collaborative environment
- Intends to be licensed with one of the Canadian Law Societies including the Barreau du Québec
Want to apply?
If you qualify, and you’re interested in articling at the CRTC, here’s what you need to do:
- Write a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you want to article at the CRTC. Clearly indicate that you are applying for the 2027-2028 articling position. The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed in particular through the cover letter and a written exam.
- Include a resume that tells us about your background and relevant experience. Experience in administrative and/or communications law constitutes an asset.
- Provide an up-to-date copy of your law school transcript and any other transcripts that may be relevant to the position. A good cumulative grade point average in courses pursued for law degree constitutes an asset.
- Please submit the complete materials by email to Admin.Juridique-Legal.Admin@crtc.gc.ca.
When is the deadline?
At the CRTC, we follow the recruiting rules of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), specifically for the Ottawa region. You may also consult their website at lso.ca for more details. We also welcome applicants who are pursuing licensing with other Canadian Law Societies including the Barreau du Québec.
The 2027–2028 articling student application period is open until 26 May 2026.
Our hiring policy
The CRTC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from students who are members of the following groups: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
The CRTC currently offers a hybrid work environment, in which employees work part-time from the office in Gatineau and part-time remotely.
Want more information?
If you still have questions – or if you are a person with a disability requiring assistance in filing your application – please contact us at Admin.Juridique-Legal.Admin@crtc.gc.ca.
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