Job Description
Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 79749
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Wage
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (4 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 6, 2026
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: $31.68 per hour
Wage (casual) employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings, in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
Summer students are offered wage positions for a period of two to four months in duration. Number of hours of work per week is 36.25 hours.
Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening to be hired into a summer student opportunity.
The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta. It has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, through the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and through human rights tribunal and court hearings.
Role Responsibilities
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is hiring two summer law students to aid the Director and legal counsels with their work including writing draft decisions, researching and writing legal opinions, assisting with drafting legal briefs, and attending tribunal dispute resolution meetings and hearings.
We are looking for people who have:
an understanding of the Alberta Human Rights Act and human rights principles
experience working with diverse communities, including lived experience. E.g. people with mental or physical disabilities, racialized communities, Indigenous people, LGBTQ2SI+ people, people with lower socio-economic
status and other marginalized groups
experience interpreting and applying legislation to unique situations
experience in legal research and writing
experience in administrative investigations, or mediations
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Systems Thinking - Seeks Clarity - Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
Agility - Seeks out new opportunities - Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.
Drive for Results - Plan for results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
Build Collaborative Environments - Encourages diversity - Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results
Qualifications
Requirements:
Students must be enrolled in Law School and must be available to work full-time from May 1, 2026, to August 29, 2026. Ideal candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills along with legal research, technological proficiency (including with Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) applications), and writing experience.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED (Applications submitted without ALL the following documents will not be considered)
Cover letter,
Resume,
Copy of law school transcript - for 1L students, please include mid-term marks.
Briefly outline your legal experience and interest in human rights law, administrative law, civil liberties law, constitutional law, labor and employment law in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointments to a job classification. Refer to
Notes
These opportunities are located in Calgary or Edmonton.
The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your legal experience and interest in human rights law, administrative law, civil liberties law, constitutional law, labor and employment law experience (applications without the Cover Letter may not be considered).
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.
Job Requisition ID: 79749
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Wage
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (4 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 6, 2026
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: $31.68 per hour
Wage (casual) employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings, in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
Summer students are offered wage positions for a period of two to four months in duration. Number of hours of work per week is 36.25 hours.
Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening to be hired into a summer student opportunity.
The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta. It has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, through the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and through human rights tribunal and court hearings.
Role Responsibilities
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is hiring two summer law students to aid the Director and legal counsels with their work including writing draft decisions, researching and writing legal opinions, assisting with drafting legal briefs, and attending tribunal dispute resolution meetings and hearings.
We are looking for people who have:
an understanding of the Alberta Human Rights Act and human rights principles
experience working with diverse communities, including lived experience. E.g. people with mental or physical disabilities, racialized communities, Indigenous people, LGBTQ2SI+ people, people with lower socio-economic
status and other marginalized groups
experience interpreting and applying legislation to unique situations
experience in legal research and writing
experience in administrative investigations, or mediations
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Systems Thinking - Seeks Clarity - Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
Agility - Seeks out new opportunities - Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.
Drive for Results - Plan for results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
Build Collaborative Environments - Encourages diversity - Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results
Qualifications
Requirements:
Students must be enrolled in Law School and must be available to work full-time from May 1, 2026, to August 29, 2026. Ideal candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills along with legal research, technological proficiency (including with Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) applications), and writing experience.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED (Applications submitted without ALL the following documents will not be considered)
Cover letter,
Resume,
Copy of law school transcript - for 1L students, please include mid-term marks.
Briefly outline your legal experience and interest in human rights law, administrative law, civil liberties law, constitutional law, labor and employment law in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointments to a job classification. Refer to
Notes
These opportunities are located in Calgary or Edmonton.
The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your legal experience and interest in human rights law, administrative law, civil liberties law, constitutional law, labor and employment law experience (applications without the Cover Letter may not be considered).
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Summer Legal Student position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.