Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range $50,407 - $65,528 Employment Status Casual Term Length 4 months Security Level Reliability Language Requirement Bilingual Preferred Closing Date 29/03/2026 Country Canada Job Posting Information Work Term: May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Job Type: Paid internship

Job Title: Law Student

Number of Job Openings: 1

Job Category (NOC): 1242 Legal Secretaries

Level

• Intermediate
• Senior

Region: Head Office - Ottawa

Work Term Duration: Approximately 4 months, from May to August 2026

Job Summary **Attention Law Students**

Are you looking to explore your legal career path between law school semesters? Do you want to get a feel for in-house legal work at a federal Crown corporation?

Look no further; Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is looking to hire a Law Student for the summer term starting in May 2026. This is a great opportunity to work at our Head Office located in the National Capital Region with a team of professionals, supporting their efforts in research and analysis. The candidate will provide support to the Governance and Legal Affairs department (GLA), which offers a variety of services within DCC (i.e. legal, governance, privacy, risk management and analysis, drafting of various documents, etc.). We offer a fast-paced work environment where your critical thinking and interpretation skills will be used. This successful candidate will report to the Legal Counsel, Corporate Services.

Who We Are In 2026, DCC celebrates 75 years of excellence! Our people are participating in some of Canada's most challenging and innovative infrastructure and environmental projects. As a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, we provide the right infrastructure and environment solutions to support our defence and security Client-Partners, at home and abroad.

Times change, and so has DCC.

We have developed the expertise and know-how to deliver an extensive range of infrastructure and environmental projects: everything from civil works to buildings, from runways to hangars, from target systems to radar stations, and from civil works to environmental remediation. Our teams of engineers, technicians and technologists, experienced administrators, tradespeople and other professionals, are counted on to provide a host of innovative and expert value-added services, including project support, contracting, environmental services and operational support services – in short, we do what needs doing, and we do it right.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? As a contributing member of the Governance and Legal Affairs (GLA) team; some of your main duties will include:

• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda
• Researching legislation, directives, policies and guidelines relating to DCC, its business strategy, and its operations
• Conducting comparative analyses on various topics of relevance to DCC
• Assisting in reviewing contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and other documentation related to Company 1 (DCC’s business), with a view to DCC’s best interests
• Drafting and assisting in the drafting of memoranda and transactional documents
• Assisting in identifying best practices and proposed changes to key DCC policies, manuals and procedures to streamline future needs
• Participating in client meetings and issue reviews
• Collaborating with internal teams on various projects
• Identifying potential national issues which may impact DCC (i.e. media, news releases, policy changes, etc.)
• Researching issues pertaining to the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
• Updating training materials
• Organizing document databases and managing case files (i.e. contracts, litigation files, potential problematic matters, etc.)
• Participating in special projects and initiatives
• Performing various administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Unique learning and professional development opportunities
• Working for a Crown corporation
• A chance to gain relevant and practical work experience in-house working alongside internal teams supported by GLA
• Flexible work schedule with work-life balance
• Experiencing a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Gaining hands-on professional research experience, supporting DCC sites across Canada and abroad.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Currently enrolled in a Common Law Program at a recognized Canadian academic institution and will have completed a minimum of two (2) years of studies
• Strong research and analyzing data/information abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and demands
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying new knowledge to research
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and intuitiveness for learning new applications
• Some experience in clerical/administrative support and providing customer service to internal and external clients would be considered an asset

Additional Information

• Security Clearance Required
• Compensation and Benefits Information: Your salary will be in line with Justice’s Legal Excellence Program in Ottawa
• Please provide the following documents in PDF format:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of law school transcripts
• List of upper year courses

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process . Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening .

Required The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca .