Articling Student

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking an energetic Articling Student in Legal Services for May 2027 to provide legal support across regulatory matters within a collaborative team. The role offers exposure to hearings, submissions, and cross-functional projects under supervision of the Articling Principal.

Qualifications include prerequisites for the Law Society of Ontario Articling Program, strong analytical and communication skills, and a genuine interest in energy law and public regulatory work.

Qualifications

• Completion of prerequisites required to participate in the Law Society of Ontario Articling Program.
• Demonstrated interest in administrative regulatory, public, and/or energy law.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Services in providing general legal advice on regulatory proceedings, applications, governance, procurement, privacy, and policy initiatives.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and regulatory processes with preparation of submissions and hearing documents.
• Collaborate with business units on legal, strategic, and operational matters.
• Conduct legal research, analyze legislation and policy developments, and prepare summaries and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Legal research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Prerequisites for Law Society of Ontario Articling Program

Job description

Job ID: 984

Position Type: Student

Department: Legal Services

Salary Grade: Articling Student ($45 hourly)

Job Posting Close Date: 09/11/2026

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the Ontario Energy Board.

Overview

The Ontario Energy Board is currently seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join our team as an Articling Student in Legal Services, for May 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who likes intellectually challenging work in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Under the supervision of the Articling Principal, the Articling Student will provide legal support and develop hands-on legal skills by working with a team of legal and other professionals across the organization in various areas of law.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Services in providing general legal advice and assistance on a broad range of matters including regulatory proceedings, applications, compliance, corporate governance, procurement, privacy, policy initiatives and other legal aspects of the OEB’s activities.
• Participate in OEB hearings, mediations, and other regulatory processes, including the preparation of submissions, evidence, procedural materials, and hearing-related documents.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by working with business units throughout the organization on legal, strategic, and operational matters.
• Conduct legal research, analyze legislation, case law, policies, and regulatory developments, and prepare written summaries and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Completion of the prerequisites required to participate in the Law Society of Ontario Articling Program
• Demonstrated Interest in administrative regulatory, public, and/or energy law
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and judgment skills, with the ability to assess legal issues from both legal and business perspectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication includes the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organization interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a variety of situations and within multi-disciplinary groups,
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Interest in developing practical legal, strategic, and client-service skills within an in-house legal environment.

Information Required for Complete Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Undergraduate and Law school transcripts
• Reference Letters (minimum of 2)

Compensation

Compensation: $45.00/hour ($84,825.00 annualized).

The OEB will provide Law Society Fee reimbursement (up to $5,055.00 with proof of payment) upon successful completion of the articling term).

Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [e-mail] .