6 Summer Student jobs

Summary The intern will gain hands-on experience assisting the legal team by reviewing and drafting  a variety of contracts, lease related paperwork and employment related documents, under supervision of a lawyer.      Specific Responsibilities Gain exposure and create relationships with a number of different practice areas including real estate, corporate/commercial, marketing/advertising, pharmaceutical and employment/human rights Review and draft a variety of contracts, with an emphasis on real estate contracts, such as offers to lease, leases, and lease amending agreements, and general contracts, under lawyer's supervision Prepare legal memorandums for lawyer's review Assist lawyers with transactional work, as necessary Assist lawyers with legal research Attend meetings, take minutes and observe counsel in the provision of legal advice to key decision makers Draft legal correspondence and other documents for lawyer's review   Qualifications Student working towards the completion of a law degree in Ontario Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel and Office  Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills Independent thinker interested in taking initiative Proven ability to multitask and follow up on actions/ issues   *PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME*   IND1       Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment.   Metro is committed to accommodating applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation or wish to receive this application in an accessible format, please advise.   Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.   Applicants must advise their direct supervisor that they are applying for the position.  

Job Title : Student - Legal Services Reference Number : 26059_112019 Status : Student Job Category : Student Jobs City : MONTREAL Province : Quebec Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : TBD Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline: : 2019-12-03 Description : ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE DEPARTMENT : VIA Rail Canada Inc. (hereinafter “VIA Rail”) is a federal Crown corporation dedicated exclusively to passenger transport. VIA Rail operates trains linking over 400 communities across Canada and transports approximately 4.8 million passengers annually. Connecting people from one city to the next, coast to coast, VIA Rail and its 3,000 employees work to provide a unique and memorable Canada wide travel experience that is eco friendly, efficient and enjoyable. VIA Rail brings together people with diverse backgrounds who contribute their skills, knowledge and experience to help achieve the corporation’s vision and strategic objectives. As part of this effort, VIA Rail has undertaken an operational transformation to better serve its customers. This busy and exciting period is conducive to interdisciplinary work and large projects, which are sure to provide a work experience that challenges you to bring your know how to the table. In this context, VIA Rail is seeking a full-time law student for the Winter 2020 semester who is eager to contribute to its strategic objectives by offering day to day support to the Legal Services department. THE LAW STUDENT’S DUTIES : The law student will work closely with all team members by offering ongoing support to the company’s various business units. The student will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of various areas of law, particularly business law, general commercial law, consumer protection, the protection of personal information, civil liability, transportation law, human rights (accessibility on board trains) and IT law. The student will also have the opportunity to apply legal knowledge in a real life commercial context and to follow projects from beginning to end, since we favour the agile method. The student’s responsibilities will include: • Conducting legal research and drafting memos • Analyzing and revising model contracts in order to update certain provisions and bring them in line with applicable laws and regulations as well as recent case law • Supporting VIA Rail’s lawyers in various strategic projects, in collaboration with the organization’s business units • Helping prepare documents for meetings of the Board of Directors • Collaborating on developing the company’s governance best practices • Taking part in handling certain litigation files, particularly in terms of gathering and analyzing evidence • Participating in client meetings Requirements : To succeed in this challenging position, you must be in the process of obtaining your Bachelor of Laws, obviously have a good academic record, be able to efficiently multi task, manage competing deadlines and work independently, and have excellent organizational skills, good judgment and a strong work ethic. Bilingualism (English and French), both oral and written, is also required. Salary to be discussed based on experience and scholarship. WORK ENVIRONMENT : VIA Rail has been welcoming law students since many years and the experience has proved to be enriching for both VIA Rail and the students who have participated. Throughout this internship, the student may share some duties with a student from another university, giving both interns a chance to hone their teamwork skills and divide tasks up between them according to their interests. The student will be part of a well structured team of 15 people, including 6 lawyers with very diverse profiles who will meet regularly with the student to offer guidance. The student will also participate in several team meetings, gaining an excellent overall understanding of the company’s activities and of the strategic role played by the Legal Services department. The position is located at the Corporation’s headquarters in downtown Montreal.  

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.     Posted: March 25, 2019 Closing Date: April 7, 2019 Position Type:  Limited Term – 4 months (May – August)   Vision – To be Canada’s leader in the electricity industry.   Mission – We power the potential of people, businesses and communities by safely and responsibly providing electricity and energy services in ways that matter to them today and tomorrow.   ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation   Is this challenge for you?  Imagine the possibilities.   Supply legal advice and expertise under direct supervision of a principal lawyer across broad legal areas including corporate/commercial and litigation. Assist the Legal team with miscellaneous tasks required for our day to day operations.   Responsibilities: Provide research in a myriad of legal areas Provide administrative assistance to Legal Counsel and legal services department Assess and provide assistance in review of statutory changes in areas concerning employment and labour law Document preparation under the supervision of Legal Counsel Maintain highly confidential records and prepare related reports, including confidential employment and labour relations files under the direction of Legal Counsel   Education: Currently attending a Canadian law school and entering either second or third year of LL.B. / J.D. program in September 2019   Qualifications: Familiarity with electricity and/or gas energy transactions and administrative law would be considered an asset Understanding of basic legal concepts and highly developed research and writing skills   Personal Qualities: Works safely Speaks and writes clearly, listens effectively and conveys messages with transparency Acts with integrity and takes accountability for actions Carries out excellence and pride in accomplishments Promotes an environment that is respectful, inclusive and celebrates diversity Ensures a solid understanding of ENMAX’s strategy and contributes to the vision   Our Leadership Pledge – At ENMAX, leadership is more than a title or a buzzword. It is a collective expectation and shared accountability. We have a privilege and obligation to act as catalysts for unleashing the potential of our people and our company.   Location:   141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB   Note:   ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply, it is our aim to have a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.  Two professional references will be requested This is a summer term position from approximately May 1, 2019 to August 23, 2019   Please visit our  careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.  

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8   Take ownership and find more ways to care about our local store owners in a career at Shoppers Drug Mart Central Office / Store Support.  Provide great service, specific expertise and actionable advice to support Associate-Owners and their staff in delivering the best health, beauty and convenience services to Canadians. Why this role is important? Location: Shoppers Drug Mart head office 243 Consumers Road, North York ON M2J 4W8   Role Overview Shoppers Drug Mart is currently seeking a summer student with an interest in commercial leasing and real estate transactions to join the legal department.  Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel for Loblaw Real Estate, the successful candidate will assist in providing legal services to our Loblaw Real Estate group, specifically Shoppers Drug Mart. The responsibilities of this position will include:   Provide administrative support on various real estate projects, including preparation of Land Titles registration documents within Teraview (training will be provided) Conduct analysis of specific provisions of leases and preparing legal memorandums on specific issues for the business; Assist in purchase/sale transactions of real property, Assist in drafting reference materials to communicate internal processes; Provide assistance in reviewing, preparing and amending legal documents such as lease amending agreements, estoppel certificates and letters to Landlords. Provide assistance in conducting due diligence reviews of leases and documents registered on title   The successful candidate will be working with and taking direction from a legal team of one lawyer, one law clerk and one assistant.  The candidate should be a team player, have some basic knowledge of real estate law, and have excellent drafting skills.   What You’ll Need: Completed 1st or 2nd year of Law School Excellent academic credentials (unofficial transcripts required) You are a person who: makes connections with people and builds trust; is a self-starter and team-player with a professional manner; has strong attention to detail; strong organizational skills and able to prioritize; can meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while balancing multiple files; and has excellent legal drafting skills             Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart? Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through SDMU. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.     How You’ll Succeed: At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.  If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.   

25 York Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2V5 President’s Choice Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited (LCL) and was established to promote President’s Choice Financial services offered by strategic partners in all regions of Canada. PCF has grown to over 3 million customers earning millions in better interest rates, free groceries and other rewards. It operates in the following segments: Mastercard : The President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is offered and operated by President’s Choice Bank. Insurance : Home and auto insurance are offered through affiliates and relationships with several insurance companies. PC Services , which includes PC Financial Insurance, PC Mobile, The Mobile Shop, Prepaid Cell Phones Express and gift card businesses, is a new business in growth mode. PC Optimum : All PCF customers have the opportunity to earn PC Optimum Points that can be redeemed in a LCL and SDM stores. Loblaws Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited (LCL). LCL is Canada’s largest food distributor and has expanded into certain non-food categories, with operations across the country. LCL concentrates on food retailing with the objective of providing consumers with the best in one-stop shopping for everyday household needs.   PCF is an important business unit within LCL that manages and develops the products and service programs in order to improve the customer experience, maximize value, and provide a platform to enhance customer insights and relationships. PCF’s vision is to provide superior value financial products to consumers.   The Summer Student with the Legal group will have the opportunity to partner with the entire Legal department and work independently and collectively with various members of the team. The premise behind working with the entire Legal team is to build relationships while having an impactful learning experience overall.   What You’ll Do: The Summer Student will support the in-house lawyers and Law Clerks in the group to prepare contracts, internal process documents, and annual amendments to corporate policies. Organize folders and documents and assist in inputting documents into a legal management system. Proactively assist with daily operations and special projects as needed. Help with administrative functions such as data base management, organization, filing, preparation of presentation/meeting materials, correspondence, creation of reports, spreadsheets and completion of special projects.   What You’ll Need Ideally looking for a law student who has completed their first year of Law School. Knowledge/experience gained working with a financial institution would be considered an asset. Firsthand experience, comfort and knowledge with digital communication including social media platforms and mobile applications offered to Canadian consumers. Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters, memos and instructions) with exceptional grammar and proof-reading skills. Effective problem solving skills. Attentive to detail, organized and resourceful with ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work in a dynamic, demanding and fast paced environment Thrives while working as part of a team.   Come and join a winning team who demonstrates innovation, energy, creativity and vision. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefor encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   Number of Openings:   1   PC Financial recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.   In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us. Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

  What we’re about   IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience, so it’s not surprising that IMAX employees and their careers go beyond the ordinary. Our employees share a passion for quality in everything they do. Our Hollywood people are movie business insiders with years of production experience. Our technology experts are unashamedly geeky – people who can talk for hours, and be riveting, about color gamut and lasers. Our business people are consummate sales and marketing professionals who are spreading the IMAX word around the world.   Of course we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a company with over 40 years of history. Yet, beyond this, we know everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits – to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it.   As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies. Specializing in immersive motion picture technologies, our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they’ve only dreamed of.   Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together.   IMAX Internships   At IMAX our internships offer visibility, hands-on learning, and practical work experience in a fun, friendly environment. We are committed to challenging and developing creative, hardworking students through a variety of interesting projects and responsibilities to supplement the student’s classroom training. Interns are encouraged to explore, develop and share their ideas while gaining valuable experience in the entertainment industry. The legal intern will support the lawyers based in the Mississauga office, and will report to the Senior Director, Legal Department Operations.   What you’ll be doing:   Learn about the terms, conditions and the business impacts of the contracts Contract legal analysis, flow and procedures, terms and duration Impact and form of contract amendments Update standard form agreements across various departments within the Company Non-disclosure terms and disclosures including drafting and distribution of Non-Disclosure Agreements Exposure to Contract negotiation process and the business impact on contract drafting Support implementation of Contract Management Solution Review and summarize rights and obligations from Company’s theatre agreements Evaluating contract provisions and their impact Assisting with litigation matters The legal intern will perform other related duties as assigned   What we’re looking for:   Recent law school graduate or student currently enrolled in law school Ability to perform Contract research and summarize agreements Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law Proficient computer skills For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   IMAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job LocationMississauga, Ontario, CanadaPosition TypeIntern