Co-op Student, Strategy, Project Management & Change at Ontario Energy Board

Job ID: 851

Position Type: Student

Department: Strategy, Project Management & Change

Salary Grade: Student ($23 - $25)

Job Posting Close Date: 01/16/2026

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the Ontario Energy Board.

Overview

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is looking for a collaborative focused Student who is driven to explore emerging ideas and contribute to projects across the organization.

This Student will join our team as a co-op in the Strategy, Project Management & Change Division (SPMC). This position reports to the Director, Strategy, Project Management & Change and will contribute to long-term strategic planning, annual business planning, project management and enterprise change needs.

The SPMC Division supports the OEB in identifying strategic opportunities, guiding business decisions, and monitoring performance. This year, SPMC will be looking to improve its services for executives and project teams, update the organization’s approach to performance measurement, and facilitate the development of the next Strategic Plan to guide the organization in a time of change and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, including jurisdictional scans, on emerging topics in energy, strategy, and related fields
• Prepare briefings based on government announcements and the review of research, trends and best practices
• Identify, analyze and report on developments in the energy sector that could impact the organization's strategic objectives and performance
• Support status reporting, issues and risk management and change control procedures following established policies and procedures
• Coordinate and participate in meetings and events, including collecting and distributing relevant materials, taking detailed meeting minutes and following up on action items
• Assist in the preparation of clear and effective communications to project teams and stakeholders
• Lead or assist with projects focused on SPMC priorities, such as improving process flow, collaboration, data collection and interpretation, or communication with other Divisions
• Perform cross-functional tasks and/or other project-related duties as required (copyediting, document management and quality assurance, etc.)
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of 2nd or 3rd year of a Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Engineering or similar program preferred
• Registered in a co-op program at a recognized post-secondary institution
• Demonstrated coursework or extracurricular experience in related to public administration, public policy or project management is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and logical analysis
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Motivated to work independently within a team environment
• Analytical and critical thinker
• Resourceful and creative problem solver
• Enrollment in a post-secondary Business, Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or Engineering, program preferred
• Experience with Microsoft programs
  
  

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to  [email protected] .