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.