Strategic Planning and Reporting Summer Student - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Securities Commission

Ontario Securities Commission

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Strategic Planning and Reporting Summer Student

Human Resources and Corporate Services Branch

May - August 2023

File #22-140

Who We Are

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
Human Resources and Corporate Services Branch is comprised of Human Resources, Administration, Knowledge Services, Records and Information Management, and Strategic Planning and Reporting.

The mandate of the Branch is to establish and sustain a foundation for the responsible stewardship of OSC resources supporting organizational effectiveness and productivity through:

enterprise wide business planning; monitoring and reporting on corporate performance; strategic workforce management; enterprise emergency response and business continuity planning, records and information management, corporate project coordination; knowledge management, workplace design and facilities management; staff health, safety and security; and the overall design and implementation of a positive employee experience.

The Strategic Planning and Reporting Team is responsible for developing the strategic priorities and the annual Business Plan for the OSC.

The team is also responsible for developing accountability reporting to the Board, the OSC executive and to the public.

The Summer Student will report to the Manager of the Strategic Planning and Reporting Team.

At the end of the summer term, working with the Strategic Planning and Reporting team, the Summer Student will:

Gain an understanding of how the OSC undertakes its accountability reporting to ensure the OSC is meeting it's set priorities and delivers on its mandate and other accountability requirements
Participate in the development of accountability reports to the OSC executives, the OSC Board and to the public
Support the development of public reporting on performance measures to enhance transparency and accountability to stakeholders
Support the planning and development of the strategic direction of the organization for the upcoming fiscal year
Gain experience working with a regulatory body and an agency of the Provincial Government
Gain experience working with a highly collaborative and dynamic team

Specifically, the Strategic Planning and Reporting Summer Student provides a variety of support and services to the OSC including:

Developing and updating project status tracking templates to reflect new priorities for upcoming fiscal year
Looking for opportunities to improve processes and reports with a view to enhancing transparency and streamlining process burden
Updating information collection templates associated with Board Reports and corporate reports provided to OSC Executives
Assisting the team in collecting and analyzing data and information related to service standards, quarterly corporate reports and quarterly Board reports
Working with the team to incorporate data analysis into various reports using data visualization techniques
Communicating and collaborating with individuals from various staff levels across the organization to obtain the information required for accountability reports
Participating in the development of materials and processes to support planning and preparing for the upcoming Statement of Priorities and Business Planning cycle

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Currently enrolled in a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Business Administration, an undergraduate program in Political Science, or similar program in a related field.
Demonstrated understanding of related concepts, theory and best practices.
Interest in public administration and desire to learn how public organizations identify priorities, develop plans and strategies to fulfil the mandate and meet accountability requirements.
Strong work ethic and an ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fastpaced environment.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work on a team with a collaborative attitude that enables you to engagewith all levels of employees.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage time and address competi