Investor Communications and Outreach Summer Student - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Securities Commission

Ontario Securities Commission

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Investor Office

Student (Fixed Term), Full time

Closing Date:
February 26, 2024

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.

What We Do

The OSC is the only securities regulator in Canada to create a dedicated Investor Office with an aim to achieve better investor outcomes.

The

Investor Office

is a regulatory branch that sets the strategic direction and leads the OSC's efforts in investor engagement, education, outreach and research.

The Office develops investor policy; plays a key role in the oversight of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments; and provides leadership at the OSC in the area of behavioural insights and improving the investor experience.

The Opportunity

The Investor Communications and Outreach Summer Student will provide support to the

Investor Office

teams (Education and Outreach, Policy and Initiatives and Investor Office Research and Behavioural Insights, also known as IORBIT).

In support of this work, you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of financial topics and regulation, gain experience in a highly visible stakeholder environment, and obtain further insights into how to develop and execute communications and outreach plans.

In this role, you will be working with the Investor Office teams on social media projects, developing informational materials for new policy and research, assisting in the creation of modules for Investing Academy by and contributing to an expanded multicultural outreach program.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

In progress toward completing an undergraduate program including but not limited to Education, Business, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Sociology
Basic courses or experience in writing, communications, legal, social science or business research are considered an asset
An understanding of how information is organized for easy identification and retrieval, including cataloguing and metadata standards for all formats
An aptitude for presenting information with high readability and in plain language
Experience writing content for a learning audience
Detailoriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to set priorities and find creative solutions
Intrinsically motivated and able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment
Strong work ethic and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office
Knowledge of financial concepts and the securities industry is an asset
Understanding or familiarity with web development
French language skills are an asset

You might be the sort of person who:

is active on social media platforms

- understands trends within Gen Z and other cohorts
- is aware of the latest technology
- is an overachiever who likes being part of a dynamic and creative team.
- has a love of excellent design and understands why it's important

Application Instructions

Cover letter stating your interest in working for the OSC and branch
Resume
Copies of your current undergraduate transcripts
Reference letters are also welcomed but not required

Please attach the above documents in one PDF document, with the naming convention "Last Name, First Name".

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC

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

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 LGBTQ2S community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations:
BlackNorth Initiative

,

Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

, and