Articling Student (12 month, Fixed-term)

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking an Articling Student for the 2026-27 term. In this role, you will gain diverse legal experience, working closely with experienced lawyers on infrastructure and commercial projects. Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in law, and the opportunity to contribute to vital public asset management while honing their legal skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work approach

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Central location in downtown Toronto

Qualifications

• Graduate of a common law program approved by the Law Society of Ontario.
• Registered with the Law Society of Ontario's Lawyer Licensing Process.
• Interest in areas such as real estate, commercial leasing, construction, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft opinions in various areas of law.
• Assist with the review and preparation of legal documents.
• Shadow legal counsel and attend client meetings.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Articling Student (11 months, Fixed-term)

The Legal Services Department plays a critical role in our organization by providing comprehensive legal support across various domains. Comprising Corporate Legal, Transaction Legal, and Real Estate Legal divisions, this department ensures legal compliance, safeguards the organization's interests, and facilitates smooth project delivery.

Articling Student (2026-27)

At Infrastructure Ontario (IO), a Crown agency of the Province of Ontario, we work to build, finance, and enhance the value of Ontario’s vital public assets. We execute hundreds of local, regional and provincial infrastructure projects throughout Ontario each year. We manage, preserve and maintain a portfolio of thousands of provincial assets in a strategic way that optimizes the value of that portfolio. And we develop commercial solutions for government that protect the public interest and maximize the value of provincial investments.
IO and its partners make a difference in communities across Ontario: building new hospitals, highways and transit lines, modernizing provincial real estate, financing municipal infrastructure investments like bridges, housing, and recreation centres. We maximize the benefits of provincial investment by using market-tested project delivery principles that meet or exceed industry performance standards. And we invite the best in industry – local, national and international companies, both large and small – to partner with us in the delivery of high-quality projects.

IO does all this through its five main business lines: Major Projects, Infrastructure Lending, Real Estate Services, Commercial Projects, and Development. To learn more about IO and the work we do under these business lines, please visit our website at https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/en/what-we-do/ .

The Position
As an Articling Student (2026-27) with IO’s Transaction Services and Corporate Legal Enterprise Team, you will work with lawyers and other legal professionals in providing support to all of IO’s business lines. Lawyers within the team specialize in services that support infrastructure and commercial projects, construction, real estate and leasing, lending, technology, privacy protection, government affairs, litigation, and contract management.

IO’s goal is to ensure Articling Students receive well-rounded articles, gaining experience in different areas of law. Through IO’s rotation system, students will have the opportunity to rotate through two of the three primary legal groups at IO:

• the Transaction Legal and Commercial Resolutions teams, which provide legal support for IO’s major infrastructure projects;
• the Real Estate Management and Litigation team, which supports IO’s management of the province’s portfolio of government land and buildings; and
• the Corporate Legal team, which provides support for IO’s infrastructure lending program, corporate and IT procurement activity, and technology-focused projects and manages our freedom of information (FOI) office.
  IO’s rotation system also ensures that students work with a wide variety of lawyers in different areas.
• Most importantly, working at IO offers you the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the people of Ontario, develop your career, and learn from some of the most qualified individuals in the industry.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSTING/POSITION :

• Articling Term: July 2026 to May 2027
• Articling Positions Available: two
• Application Deadline:
  5:00pm (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Friday, June 27, 2025 (in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario’s 2025-2026 Articling Recruitment Procedures)

Conditions of Application

• Prior to the start of the articling term, candidates must be a graduate of a common law program offered by a university in Canada approved by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) at convocation (i.e., have received a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree) or Holder of a Certificate of Qualification issued by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
• Candidates must be registered with the LSO’s Lawyer Licensing Process prior to the start of the articling term.
• Candidates who are enrolled in or have completed an LSO-designated Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) program are not eligible and will not be considered for this role.
• Application Instructions: Please upload ONE file (PDF or Word) that includes your cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts (the application portal will only allow you to upload only one file which is why the documents must be sent together). Please ensure when compiling the file that your cover letter is the first page, your resume follows, and your transcripts are last.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct legal research and draft opinions on various areas of law, including: real property, leasing, corporate/commercial, secured transactions, municipal lending, construction, contracts, torts, administrative, corporate governance, freedom of information, and privacy.
• Shadow legal counsel on current project files, attend client meetings, prepare meeting notes, and complete discrete deliverables related to ongoing project files.
• Assist with the review, consolidation, and update of IO template agreements.
• Assist with various corporate governance matters, including conflicts of interest determinations, delegations of authority analysis, and corporate policies reviews.
• Assist in the preparation, review, examination, and interpretation of land title searches and title documents, purchase agreements and closing documents, and leases and other lease-related documents.
• Attend internal and external meetings and take accurate minutes of discussions and decisions.
• Review and draft various agreements and ancillary documents associated with infrastructure lending transactions, procurement matters, and commercial projects.
• Assist in the review of policies, directives, and trade agreements applicable to procurements conducted by IO.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience or interest in IO’s legal practice areas, including real estate, commercial leasing, construction, litigation, corporate/commercial, public and administrative law
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present arguments and ideas.
• Strong legal research, statutory interpretation, writing and examination/interpretation skills.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple demands and produce high quality work under strict deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products and legal research tools.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
• A convenient, central location in downtown Toronto at 1 Dundas Street West that is easily accessible by public transit.

This posting will close on June 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm EST.
Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
The 2025 hiring range for this position is $61,489 - $92,233 with a corresponding job level of LST.
Subject to change, and in accordance with the Ontario Law Society, the 2026/2027 hiring range for this position is $67,133 - $100,699.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.