Articling Student

Ontario Securities Commission•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development. We offer a diverse, fair and flexible work environment, and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. The OSC is currently recruiting for Student-At-Law – Investment Management position to work from August 2027 to June 2028. Build your work experience through an articling opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator. The Investment Management Division oversees the regulation of investment funds that offer securities to the public in Ontario, as well as exemptive relief and policy development relating to portfolio advisers registered in Ontario. Our function in the OSC’s mandate of providing investors protection is a vital one. We have a leadership role in developing new rules and policies within both the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to adapt to the changing environment in the investment fund industry. In addition to developing new rules and policies, our scope of activity includes: reviewing and considering investor protection issues related to the offering of investment products (including mutual funds, exchange traded funds, scholarship plans and labour sponsored funds); assessing product disclosure, including prospectus and continuous disclosure filings; considering applications for discretionary exemptive relief from Ontario securities legislation and rules; and monitoring the Canadian investment fund industry using risk and data analytics. At the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we carry-out challenging and meaningful work within a collaborative culture to deliver strong investor protection and foster confidence in capital markets. Evolving financial markets mean new ways of thinking, and every day is an opportunity to learn, innovate and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating workplace. The Ontario Securities Commission is an independent Crown agency that regulates Ontario’s capital markets by making rules that have the force of law and by adopting policies that influence the behaviour of capital markets participants. The OSC carries out the powers, duties and functions given to it pursuant to the Securities Commission Act, 2021 . The OSC exercises its regulatory oversight function through the administration and enforcement of Ontario’s Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act and administration of certain provisions of Ontario’s Business Corporations Act.

Requirements

excellent academic record
high standard of legal analysis, research, and writing skills
strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
robust work ethic
demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands on their time
ability to seek out additional information, take initiative, and adapt their style to suit their audience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with, and interest in, investment concepts and strategies would be an asset.

Responsibilities

providing research and drafting support for policy work
under supervision, reviewing and processing applications for discretionary exemptive relief from securities legislation and rules
assisting with the review and assessment of product disclosure of investment funds, including prospectuses and continuous disclosure filings
responding to public inquiries on investment management-related issues