Business UnitArticling Student (Fixed Term), Full timeClosing Date: July 7, 2026
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.
The OSC is currently recruiting for Student-At-Law – Trading and Markets position to work from August 2027 to June 2028 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.
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 include position title in your application. In addition, your application must include the following:
Please compile and attach the above documents in one PDF document, with the naming convention “Last Name, First Name, department/division”.
Example: “Smith, John, Regulatory Operations, Corporate Finance”
Trading and Markets:
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.
We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated interest in securities law. Applicants must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate a high standard of legal writing. Applicants must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC
**Internal applicants: please apply through workday
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.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.
* OSC Employees:please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub *
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
Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.
The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. 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.
