Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
09 Mar, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
24 Jan, 25
Experience
5 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Financial Services
Business Unit
Regular, Full time
Closing Date: February 7, 2025
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.
Full time – permanent
Posting closes February 7, 2025
Applicants must submit a detailed cover letter in order to be considered for this role.
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 Communications, International and Stakeholder Affairs (CISA) Division plays an integral role in advancing the OSC’s position domestically and globally as a trusted and influential voice on capital markets. The division works to uphold public confidence in the OSC’s work and Ontario’s capital markets by facilitating strong relationships with stakeholders and regulatory partners, alignment with government priorities and international standards, and the effective communication of OSC priorities, policies and actions. The CISA team engages internal, external, and international stakeholders through direct outreach, policy forums, executive thought leadership, corporate reporting materials, digital and enterprise social media channels.
The International Affairs team within CISA supports the Commission’s mandate by providing strategic advice and support in connection with the OSC’s relationship with international stakeholders, and by advancing international information sharing and cooperation arrangements to improve cross-border supervision and enforcement, supporting the development of international regulatory standards, and identifying and advising on relevant developments by other regulators and in the global capital markets.
Members of the International Affairs team monitor key global developments, advance OSC interests within international standard setting bodies, work with a global network of securities regulatory authorities to promote implementation and alignment of new international standards and best practices, strengthen international relations and cooperation, and manage select cross-Division projects.
As Legal Counsel II, you will provide strategic advice and research to assist the wider division in carrying out its mandate.
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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
HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca
.
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