Summer Law Student - Registrant Conduct Unit 1, Registration Inspections and Examinations

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, and enforcement activities. 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 Summer Law Students to work in a variety of its Divisions from May to August 2026. Build your work experience through a summer opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator.

Application Instructions

Your application must include the following:

• Cover letter – stating your interest in working for the OSC – one cover letter per application is required – you can list all the business units you are interested in being considered for in the body of the cover letter to simplify the application process
• Resume 
• Copies of your law school and undergraduate transcripts, as well as graduate transcripts, where applicable
• Reference letters are welcome but not required.

Please attach the above documents in one PDF, with the naming convention “Last Name, First Name” 

• As a part of your online application submission, you will be required to complete questions to provide additional information for the hiring division’s consideration. Please read the questions carefully and be as concise and accurate as possible in your answers.
• You will be required to apply to EACH summer law opportunity SEPARATELY.  If you are applying to more than one opportunity, you will need to provide one PDF application package for each submission – you DO NOT have to customize your application packages.
• Please submit your application for this position through the OSC website. Applications must be received by February 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.
• Please note that we are planning for interviews to take place the week of February 23-27, 2026.
• Please visit https://osc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/OSCCareers and apply to the postings you are interested in.

Summer Law Student, Registration, Inspections and Examinations

The Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division (RIE) oversees the dealers, advisers and investment fund managers that the public relies upon when investing in securities. Using a risk-based approach, the RIE Division focuses on initial and ongoing registration and compliance reviews of certain categories of registrants.  The branch consists of integrated, multi-disciplinary teams including professional staff (chartered accountants and lawyers), registration officers (corporate and individual), and support staff.  One of these teams, the Registrant Conduct Team, is responsible for investigating conduct issues involving individual and firm registrants, and pursuing regulatory action where appropriate.

The student working in the RIE Division will work with the Registrant Conduct Team and assist with tasks including:

• in-depth reviews of registrant conduct or other registration-related matters
• preparing document briefs and examination outlines for witness and registrant interviews
• participating with all Registrant Conduct staff in investigative interviews
• participating in written or oral administrative proceedings with Registrant Conduct staff

Role Requirements:

We are looking for a student who is in their second year of law school, has strong legal analytical abilities and an interest in pursuing a career in litigation or administrative law.  Our ideal student should have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and a keen enthusiasm to contribute to promoting investor protection and tackling registrant misconduct.  Interest in securities law and familiarity with the financial services sector would be an asset.

This opportunity is considered to be a business critical role supporting the RIE Division.

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

* OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub *

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [email protected].  
 

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