10 Jan
IPC - Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Toronto
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is hiring for Summer 2025!
Are you a post-secondary student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program looking to kickstart your career in a dynamic and impactful environment? Join us for an incredible opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop transferable skills, and expand your professional network.
Available Positions:
The Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division is seeking motivated and talented individuals for the role of Intake Student in the Intake Department.
We’re looking for summer students who are:
- Enthusiastic Learners: Eager to develop new skills and contribute to projects that align with the IPC’s mandate.
- Collaborative Team Players: Able to work effectively in a team environment and contribute positively to group dynamics.
- Detail-Oriented Problem Solvers: Capable of analyzing information, managing tasks efficiently, and delivering high-quality work.
- Strong Communicators: Skilled at expressing ideas clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
- Tech-Savvy Innovators: Comfortable working with digital tools and open to learning new technologies to enhance productivity.
What you can expect in this role:
Supporting a team in the Intake Department with a wide range of administrative functions, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following:
- Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word-processing functions, and create a variety of documents, with attention to detail.
- Proofread draft orders/privacy complaint reports.
- Respond to public and/or internal inquiries.
- Store, process, and maintain a comprehensive filing system.
- Other administrative duties, as required.
How do I qualify?
Preference will be given to post-secondary students enrolled in a discipline relevant to paralegal studies, court and tribunal administration, business administration and law, security and privacy.
Job Requirements:
- Accurately track, retrieve, and archive files; you apply your knowledge and/or experience with electronic file and paper management systems to secure, classify, manage, and store documents.
- Ensure the integrity of IPC records is maintained in accordance with organizational standards.
- Collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
- Apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information.
- Attention to detail and strong organization/interpersonal/communication skills.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
What’s in it for you:
- Access to opportunities for personal and professional development.
- The chance to work on specialized projects directly aligned with your field of expertise.
- Acquire valuable skills to enhance your post-graduation career, including critical thinking, corporate communication, privacy law expertise, stakeholder management, technical proficiency, file, and project management,
and creative capabilities.
- Participate in employee-led committees that match your interests, such as Health and Wellness, Community Giving, Green Committee, Social Committee, and Learning Committee, among others.
- Opportunities for meaningful connections with other students and leadership for professional and personal development.
- Hybrid work environment - potential to work remotely (between 6 – 10 days per month at the IPC office).
Join Our Team:
This is more than a summer job – it’s an opportunity to make meaningful contributions, gain insights into public service, and grow as a professional. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals like you to our team!
Ready to apply?
- January 9–Feb 7: Apply on our website
- January 20–February 28: Interviews conducted with some positions requiring assessments
- March/April: Extend offers and prepare for onboarding.
- May 5: Student start date.
Deadline February 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
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