AI Governance & Policy Intern

TSX Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to influence AI governance

Hybrid work model

Portfolio of writing/policy briefs

Job summary

TMX Group seeks an AI Governance & Policy intern to modernize our Approved AI Registry and translate complex technical and legal content into clear, plain-language guidance. You will support policy research, drafting, and the creation of accessible internal standards.

The role is hybrid (2-3 days in office) in Toronto, with four months of co-op internship running January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027. Strong writing and curiosity are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate co-op program.
• Interest in AI, policy implications, or ethical questions surrounding AI.
• Ability to translate complex or legal content into plain language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and information-architecture skills.
• High curiosity for emerging technologies and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the Approved AI Registry and improve searchability and usage clarity.
• Build and maintain an internal intranet portal/wiki (SharePoint/Confluence).
• Coordinate across AI, Legal, and ERM for inventory accuracy.
• Draft internal AI guidelines and translate regulatory nuances clearly.
• Conduct desktop research on AI standards and regulatory developments.

Skills

Synthesis of complex information

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Information architecture

Curiosity

Education

Co-op enrolled (undergrad/grad)

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action? As generative AI tools rapidly enter the workplace, how do employees know which tools are safe, vetted, and approved to use? The AI Governance & Policy intern will help answer this question by bridging policy, technology, and user accessibility. Reporting into the AI Operations & Responsible AI team, you will take direct ownership of modernizing and managing our Approved AI Registry—transforming a growing internal inventory of tools and models into a searchable, intuitive, and user-friendly knowledge resource. You will also support the research, drafting, and plain-language editing of evolving Responsible AI standards and internal guidelines. This role is ideal for an analytical, curious student from the humanities, public policy, political science, communications, or legal studies who loves synthesizing complex information into clear, human-centered content. This role reports to: Technology Partner, AI Operations & Responsible AI Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.

Key Accountabilities

• Approved AI Registry & Knowledge Hub: Take day-to-day ownership of maintaining our central registry of approved AI tools, services, and models. Restructure, categorize, and redesign the list so employees across the company can quickly search, understand allowed use cases, and identify restrictions.
• Intranet & Content Accessibility: Build and maintain an intuitive internal intranet portal/wiki (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence) where staff can easily navigate AI policies, FAQs, templates, and guidance documents.
• Inventory Integration: Partner across teams (AI & Data, Legal, ERM) as we build out our enterprise AI and model inventory, ensuring data connections between approved vendor tools and internal systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Policy Research & Plain-Language Editing: Review, polish, and help draft internal AI guidelines, standards, and committee briefing materials. Translate dense technical configurations and legal/regulatory nuances into clear, engaging, and accessible guidance.
• Special Projects & Emerging Technology Tracking: Conduct desktop research on emerging AI standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to support upcoming governance initiatives.

Must Have(s)

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate co‑op program in Public Policy, Political Science, Legal Studies, Communications, Philosophy, English, History, Information Management, or an interdisciplinary technology/society program.
• A clear interest in artificial intelligence, including personal engagement with current challenges, ethical questions, or policy implications surrounding AI adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, technical, or legal subject matter and translate it into clear, plain-language documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and information architecture aptitude (e.g., structuring messy data/spreadsheets, categorizing inventories, or organizing intuitive documentation).
• High degree of intellectual curiosity for emerging technologies and an ownership mindset when tackling ambiguous challenges.

Nice to Have(s)

• A public GitHub repository or digital portfolio showcasing writing, research, policy briefs, or information management projects.
• Familiarity with enterprise collaboration and knowledge management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence).

Notes

4 month Co‑op Internship: January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary

Salary Range: $20.00/hour - $23.00/hour CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Workplace

Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

Company Culture

Our Culture: The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action? Our Business: TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group’s key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation Trayport and VettaFi, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on Twitter: @TMXGroup.

Inclusivity

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.