Corporate Operations Intern

China Telecom Americas; Toronto, Markham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Americas is seeking a proactive Corporate Operations Intern to support internal operations, compliance processes, and corporate administration. Location is Markham, ON, with a 6-12 month internship, full-time.

Responsibilities include contract management, due diligence, policy maintenance, and cross-functional coordination. Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactive learner with a sense of ownership and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Track contract lifecycle milestones and maintain centralized databases.
• Conduct sanctions screening and third-party due diligence.
• Help update internal compliance policies and documentation (Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery, Data Privacy).
• Coordinate employee compliance training sessions and certification tracking.
• Prepare compliance checklists, reports, and audit logs for internal review.
• Organize corporate records, contracts, org charts, and approvals.
• Draft onboarding documents for customers, agents, and vendors.
• Assist in process improvements and internal audits with supporting evidence.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports for compliance and operations meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

English communication

Proactive learner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: CA$18.00 To CA$20.00 Hourly

Position Title: Corporate Operations Intern

Location: Markham, ON

Duration: Internship 6-12 months, full-time

Eligibility: Open to current university students only ; all majors welcome

Description Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Operations Intern to support our internal operations, compliance processes, and corporate administration functions. This role provides hands‑on experience in contract management, internal controls, and cross-functional coordination within a dynamic business environment.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Compliance :

• Assist in tracking contract lifecycle milestones and maintaining centralized contract databases
• Conduct routine sanctions screening and third‑party due diligence
• Help maintain and update internal compliance policies and documentation (e.g., Code of Conduct, Anti‑Bribery, Data Privacy)
• Coordinate employee compliance training sessions and certification tracking
• Prepare compliance‑related checklists, reports, and audit logs for internal review

Corporate Administration:

• Organize and maintain accurate corporate records, including contracts, organizational charts, and internal approvals
• Draft, format, and manage onboarding documentation for customers, agents, and vendors
• Support internal document execution processes and ensure version control and archiving accuracy
• Coordinate document collection and interdepartmental communication for regulatory or operational purposes

Project and Operations Support:

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and documentation accuracy
• Assist in internal audits or control self‑assessments by organizing supporting evidence and documentation
• Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports for internal compliance and operations meetings

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive learner with a strong sense of ownership and reliability.