Summer Law Student - Regulatory Enforcement Action Team 2, Enforcement (x3 positions)

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, Enforcement

The Enforcement Division supports the OSC in delivering fair, vigorous, visible, and timely enforcement. The Enforcement Division investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario.  Enforcement team members work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations, and other law enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to deter and disrupt misconduct.  A strong enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices and fostering fair and efficient market.  OSC Enforcement brings administrative enforcement proceedings before the Capital Markets Tribunal and investigates quasi-criminal and criminal offences related to securities that can lead to quasi-criminal or criminal proceedings in court.

The Enforcement Division is currently seeking Summer Law Students for the 2026 Summer Term. The summer students will assist with tasks including:

• prosecutions and other proceedings under the Securities Act before the Capital Markets Tribunal, the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as appeals from these proceedings;
• drafting proceeding documents including notices of hearing, statements of allegations, motion materials, factums and closing submissions;
• conducting legal research on questions of securities, administrative, criminal, civil, constitutional and procedural law; and
• assisting with examinations and witness interviews.

Role Requirements:

We are looking for students who are in their second year of law school, with a demonstrated interest in litigation. Applicants who have completed courses in securities, administrative and evidence law, criminal procedure and who have advocacy experience, will be given preference. An excellent academic record and legal writing and research skills are also required.

This opportunity is considered to be a business critical role supporting the Enforcement 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].  
 

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.