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We are hiring a Tenants Advocate for New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights welcomes applications from lawyers or legally-trained individuals for the position of Tenants Advocate.

This is a one-year term with the possibility of extension, full-time (35 hours per week) at a salary of $64,000 per annum, plus an RRSP contribution of 5% and healthcare benefits.

The Tenants Advocate will be an employee of the Saint John Human Development Council.

Position summary

·       Act as primary media and public spokesperson for the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights on all matters relating to tenants rights in New Brunswick

·       Conduct know-your-rights workshops to empower tenants across the province

·       Help tenants navigate the tribunal process

·       Make referrals to appropriate services as necessary

·       Work in close collaboration with the UNB Legal Clinic on tenants rights

·       Prepare law reform submissions for government and coordinate strategic legal work to advance tenants rights in the province

·       Assist in the supervision of students

·       The position will not require individual representation of clients

·       The successful candidate will be expected to reside in New Brunswick and work remotely. 

Requirements

·       Fluency in English or French, with functional proficiency in the other language required

o   Fully bilingual between English and French an asset

o   Additional languages an asset

·       Belief in the power of social movements and experience in community organizing

·       A strong understanding of social and economic justice and the right to adequate housing

·       A commitment to trauma-informed lawyering, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, anti-oppressive practices, and anti-racist activism

·       Must have a degree in law either at the undergraduate (JD/LLB/BCL or equivalent) or graduate level (LLM or equivalent)

·       Demonstrable leadership experience

·       Experience in communications and media relations an asset

·       Experience practicing law an asset

·       Experience with public legal education an asset

·       Admittance to the bar in a Canadian province or territory and a practicing member of the Law Society of New Brunswick by the time of appointment is an asset

Please include the following in your application:

·       Cover letter expressing your interest (no longer than 2 pages)

·       Resume (no longer than 2 pages)

·       Names and contact information of 2 references in your application

You are welcome to submit the application in English or French.

Deadline: June 30, 2021 at 4:30 PM AST

Email: jobs@nbtenants.ca

The Saint John Human Development Council is committed to employment equity. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, non-binary individuals, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and persons with disabilities.

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