Records and Data Governance Summer Student

Business Unit

Student (Fixed Term), Full time

Closing Date: March 14, 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.

Reporting to the Manager, Records and Data Governance, The Records and Data Governance Summer Student will assist the Records and Data Governance unit in providing support for enterprise-level initiatives that progress and enhance the management of records, information and data at the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). The role will be responsible for supporting the lifecycle management of records, information and data while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory record keeping obligations, Ontario Government policy and Data Directives.

Initiatives Include:

• Retention and Disposition: Developing and maintaining policies for the retention and disposal of records, information and data.
• Data Governance: Supporting the development, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies and frameworks to ensure data quality, security, compliance, and effective data management.
• Organization and Classification: Facilitating the organization, classification, and indexing of physical and digital unstructured data and information to ensure access and retrievability.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• You have completed or are currently enrolled in a Master of Information, Master of Archival Studies, or Master of Library Science program
• You are detail-oriented, and have an ability to prioritize tasks, and adhere to deadlines with effective time and project management skills.
• You are passionate and a self-starter with a willingness to learn and can work independently or as part of a team.
• You have demonstrated problem-solving, judgment capabilities, customer service skills.
• You are proficient in MS 365 environment (Purview, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC!

Please attach the above documents in one PDF document, with the naming convention “Last Name, First Name, File JR100XXX.” 

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

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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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