Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for an Articling Student
to join our team starting in May 2026.
Are you a bright law student who is looking for something other than the
traditional law firm articles? Are you excited by the prospect of doing
rewarding work that protects the public interest, under a new regulatory
regime?
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking an articling student to join our team
of 6 lawyers in our 28-person Legislation, Ethics and Compliance department. The
work is challenging and we have high expectations regarding work quality and
attention to detail. However, we also appreciate that all staff have busy lives
outside of work, and our articling students are no exception. We expect hard
work from you during the day, but your evenings and weekends will generally be
your own.
Prior students have gone on to a variety of positions after articling, including
positions with other regulatory bodies, with government, with us, and to private
practice.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Analyzing issues related to the Professional Governance Act, S.B.C. 2018, c.
47.
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Conducting legal research into policy, privacy, and governance issues and
preparing legal memoranda, changes to our bylaws, presentations and
reports.
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Assisting with the investigation and discipline of registrants of Engineers
and Geoscientists BC, participating in the drafting and negotiation of
Consent Orders, assisting with disciplinary hearings, compliance with
discipline orders, and privacy matters.
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Assisting with files related to unauthorized practice and misuse of title by
non-registrants and any associated court applications.
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Assisting with occasional issues concerning external organizations such as
the Ombudsperson, the Human Rights Tribunal and the courts.
The principal for the articling student will be the Manager, Legal Counsel
Policy, however the student will have broad tasks that support the entire team.
During the articling period, the Articling Student will be given training in
ethics, practice management and lawyering skills (including research, writing,
drafting, advocacy, negotiation and/or mediation, interviewing, and problem
solving) as required by the Law Society of British Columbia’s articling skills
and practice checklist.
It is expected that the Articling Student will be exposed to a number of
different practice areas. The principal practice areas involved in the role will
be administrative law, civil litigation and privacy law.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate law degree with excellent
grades and immediate eligibility for enrollment in the articling program of the
Law Society of British Columbia. Candidates should also have an interest in
administrative law, civil litigation and privacy law.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver
on our vision of “modern regulation for a resilient world.” We serve the public
as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan
also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity,
diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous
peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating
our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a
salary of $65,500 annually. For contract employees on a short-term contract, we
offer:
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8% additional pay in lieu of benefits.
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10 vacation days per annum (pro-rated based on the length of contract).
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A flex day program offering additional paid days off (usually alternating
Fridays) as a result of a compressed work week.
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A hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely
and days worked in-office. This role will be required to work in-office a
minimum of 2 days per week during regular business operations.
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The required tools, equipment, and technology for employees to work remotely
are provided.
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Free parking available at the office. Transit reimbursement is offered to
employees who take transit to work; we are centrally located near bus and
Skytrain stops.
WHO WE ARE
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top
Employers.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs two professions under the
authority of the Professional Governance Act. We are charged with protecting the
public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and
professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals
licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law
to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects
in BC.
We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants
and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the
Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the
Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and
management of the organization.
To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca
[https://www.egbc.ca/].
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