Student-At-Law Opportunities at the OSC

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.

The OSC is currently recruiting for Student-At-Law positions to work in a variety of its portfolios from August 2026 to June 2027 . Please see below for a more detailed description of these opportunities. Build your work experience through an articling opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator.

Student-At-Law opportunities are available in the following Portfolios/Divisions:

• Trading & Markets
• Governance & Tribunal Secretariat

The work of each department varies in their collective effort to advance the OSC’s mandate. Learn more about department mandates.

Application Instructions

The OSC receives and reviews applications in accordance with the procedures governing the recruitment of articling students established by the Law Society of Ontario.

Please submit your application for this position through the OSC Website .

Applications must be received by (TBD).

Please include position title in your application. In addition, your application must include the following:

• Cover letter;
• Resume; and
• Copy of your undergraduate, graduate and law school transcripts.
• Reference letters are also welcome.

Trading and Markets Student-At-Law

The Trading and Markets Division is responsible for regulating market infrastructure entities in Ontario, such as marketplaces, self-regulatory organizations (SROs), protection funds and clearing agencies as well as overseeing derivatives regulation and dealer policy development and implementation. The Division also develops policy relating to market structure, clearing and settlement and fixed income.

Role Requirements

Applicants must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate strong legal analytical abilities and an aptitude for, and enjoyment of, research and working on challenging operational files and policy projects. Applicants must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with, and interest in, securities law would be an asset.

To excel at this role, applicants should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands on their time.

Governance & Tribunal Secretariat Student-At-Law

The Governance & Tribunal Secretariat provides support to the OSC’s Board Directors and to the Capital Markets Tribunal and its Adjudicators. The Capital Markets Tribunal is an independent division of the OSC established by the Securities Commission Act, 2021. The Secretariat administers the Tribunal, safeguards tribunal integrity and procedural fairness and provides education to Adjudicators. Governance & Tribunal Secretariat counsel attend hearings to provide independent legal advice and assistance to hearing panels, as required by the panels. They provide advice on adjudicative matters, including advice on administrative law, rules of procedure and laws of evidence.

The Governance & Tribunal Secretariat is currently seeking a Student-at-Law. The Student will be responsible for conducting legal research and providing opinions and memoranda of law. The Student will become involved in all aspects of Tribunal proceedings and will work closely with Governance & Tribunal Secretariat counsel and Adjudicators. Responsibilities may include reviewing hearing materials filed by parties, preparing evidence summaries, observing submissions during hearings and assisting with other aspects of the hearing process.

Role Requirements

Applicants must have excellent academic records and be experienced in legal research and writing. To excel at this role, applicants should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing demands on their time. An ability to seek out additional information and adapt their style to suit their audience will serve applicants well in this multi-faceted role. The successful candidate should be able to build strong relationships, take initiative, and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Familiarity with, and interest in, adjudication, administrative law, procedure, evidence and securities law would be an asset.

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. 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 Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca . Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.