• Job Description

  Req#: R-905

  BC Assessment is currently looking for a temporary Summer Law Student to join our Assessment Legal and Appeals team at our Vancouver office for a four-month term, from May to August.
  

  We acknowledge that BC Assessment's offices are located on the traditional unceded territories of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples across BC. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.
  

  Who we are
  

  As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

  Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video !

  Who you are
  

  We are looking for a current law student from an accredited post-secondary institution who has completed two years of law school. The successful candidate should also have:

  • Knowledge of administrative law, real property law, taxation law, and/or statutory interpretation and analysis;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office;

  • Strong communication skills;

  • The ability to independently plan and manage projects to meet time and resource constraints;

  • Skills in drafting clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents with accuracy and professionalism;

  • Strong research and analytical skills.

  Experience in a customer-focused environment or the public-sector would be seen as an asset.

  This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

  Location: Vancouver, BC

  Compensation: $28.5111 hourly ($1,995.78 bi-weekly)

  Competition Close Date: Thursday, April 10th @ 11:59PM (PST)

  Why you’ll love it here
  

  We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

  • Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

  • Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

  • Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

  • Employee Discounts – access to the discount store for discounts on hotel stays, technology and a bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program.

  • Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

  At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our values include:

  • We are here for each other

  • We own our experience

  • We are one team

  • We are dedicated learners
    

  Our commitment to you
  

  We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.

  We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.
  
  One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, members of underrepresented groups and other intersectional identities.
  
  What else you should know

  • Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

  • Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

  • If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.

  • All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.
    

  What’s next

  • Interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 14th and 17th.

  • Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).

• About the company

  BC Assessment provides current actual value assessments for tax purposes on all properties in British Columbia and provides expertise in real estate data, mass appraisal systems and management.

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