Intern - SSR, Government & Public Affairs (Fall 2025 - 12 months) ID - 15548
The opportunity
The Government Relations and Public Affairs (GPA) team plays a crucial role in shaping and influencing public policy, legislation, and regulation to protect and enhance Teachers' interests. Some of the key responsibilities for the GPA team include policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and analysis of political and regulatory development. Overall, the government relations team acts as a trusted advisor, proactively engaging with governments to protect and enhance the organization's reputation and returns.
Who you'll work with
The Government and Public Affairs (GPA) team engages with governments to advance Teachers' interests, focusing on building relationships with officials and advocating for policies that impact its operations. This includes advising portfolio companies and senior leaders on government interactions to support strategic objectives. Additionally, the organization collaborates on initiatives like the energy transition, emphasizing the importance of regulatory stability and community engagement in infrastructure projects. Based in Toronto, you will work closely with your GPA colleagues in Toronto and London to help further key strategic priorities and relationships.
What you'll do
- Support the GPA team's efforts in providing recommendations on key strategic initiatives by assisting the GPA team in gathering and analyzing internal and external resources.
- Prepare clear and concise presentation materials, memos, and briefing notes for senior leadership, distilling research into simple to understand presentation materials.
- Connect with various asset classes/regions and functional partners to capture input to support strategic initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and provide recommendations as to how they may impact the Fund.
- Support the GPA team's development, cultivation, and overall coordination of key internal and external relationships for the Fund.
- Attend meetings with Government stakeholders.
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What you'll need
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's degree; a focus on economics, business, political science or global affairs is an asset
- Keen interest in politics and policymaking.
- Curiosity about, and understanding of, the investment industry, global politics, and/or economic affairs
- Curiosity about, and willingness to take on, strategic challenges facing Teachers'
- Ability to work independently and self-start, as well as to perform optimally in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office applications
- Ability to navigate ambiguity
What we're offering
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Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns
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Student led team building events on a monthly basis
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Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:
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Resume
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Copy of your transcripts
You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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