Procurement Summer Student - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Securities Commission

Ontario Securities Commission

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Financial Management & Reporting Branch

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.

This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer an inclusive, diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

The Financial Management and Reporting Branch provides financial management and analysis, reporting and treasury and procurement and contracts services to allow the OSC to continue carrying out its regulatory responsibilities.

Assurance over financial reporting is provided through the design and maintenance of effective controls.

The Procurement Summer Student will work closely with the Procurement and Contracts Team to provide support and assistance with administrative duties related to all aspects of the procurement and contract management life cycle.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Summer Student's responsibilities will include:

Supporting the development of RFx documents, evaluations, and vendor selection.
General administration duties related to the procurement and contract management life cycle.
Coordinating timely initiation of renewals of contracts.
Working with internal teams to collect, catalogue and enter existing contracts into our contract database.
Assisting in the development and reporting of key area metrics related to Procurement and Contracts.
Filing procurement and contract documents in our records retention system.
Providing input and recommendations on process optimization and improvements to the procurement and contracts process and conducting quality control functions, as directed.
Assisting in the implementation of the Jira workflow for procurement Intake forms and Contract Approval Forms.
Provide support for Third Party Risk Management
Other duties as assigned.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

In the process of completing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Commerce, with an emphasis on Strategic Sourcing / Procurement, or relevant discipline.
Have a demonstrated interest in the field of procurement and contract management.
Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Have a strong work ethic and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
Be internally motivated and able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.
Possess excellent communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

Application Instructions

Cover letter stating your interest in working for the OSC
Resume
Copies of your current undergraduate transcripts
Reference letters are 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.

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 pro