Board Rel & Corp Law Clerk Paralegal
49840 - Toronto - Temporary
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario.Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
This is a 12 Months Temporary role.
General Accountabilities:
- Provide law clerk support services for the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary.
- Assist with entity governance management across our organization, including compliance with legislation and maintaining GEMS database.
- Assist in the coordination of board activities, including preparing resolutions, materials, and minutes for quarterly board meetings.
- Drafting annual disclosure documents (such as management information circular).
- Prepare and maintain corporate records, including by-laws, resolutions, registers and ledgers.
Duties:
- Preparing TSX, SEDI and Oncorp filings
- Maintaining Shareworks
- Completing quarterly director compensation mailings
- Posting board meeting materials for meetings via Diligent software
- Generating Computershare reports
- Assisting in drafting annual and special meeting materials including proxy materials, scripts, minutes, etc.
- Provide administrative support.
- Post-secondary degree with over 5 years of experience in a public company or law firm or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Working knowledge of securities law, instruments, rules, forms and policies in Ontario.
- Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to take initiative and exercise judgement in identifying issues needing immediate attention
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
- A high proficiency in English grammar to prepare concise and effective correspondence, reports, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to redefine priorities when necessary.
Preferred Skills:
- Law clerk designation is preferred
- Experience in a Corporate Secretary’s Department of a public company or a law firm is preferred
- Experience administering Board Portal platform (Diligent) and entity management system (GEMS) is considered an asset
- Experience with TSX and SEDI filings, and understanding of legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience in drafting annual disclosure documents
- Enthusiasm for constant improvement
- Ability to work effectively in a high volume and high-pressure work environment
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
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Deadline: November 04, 2024
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