Job Description

Looking for the opportunity to article in a dynamic business and legal environment? We are seeking a motivated and self-directed Articling Student to fulfill this net new role for a 10-month term from July 2025 to May 2026.
FortisOntario is an electricity utility, which owns and operates Canadian Niagara Power, Eastern Ontario Power, Cornwall Electric, and Algoma Power. FortisOntario also act as project manager for the First Nation led Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to our continued success in providing safe and reliable electricity to our valued 68,000 customers.
As an Articling Student, you will gain exposure to all our practice areas. You will work with internal and external counsel and business groups to assess legal issues and develop business strategies. We will support you in taking on as much responsibility as you can handle - you will even take the lead on some matters.
Key functions of this role:

• Corporate and commercial matters and assisting with due diligence.
• Procurement and contract negotiations and drafting.
• Research and preparation of legal memoranda in connection with various legislation, regulations, licenses, permits, and approvals governing our operations.
• Preparation for hearings before tribunals, including the Ontario Energy Board.
• Corporate secretariat work including preparing board meeting materials and reports.

Areas of Practice:

• Corporate Finance, Litigation, Regulatory, Health and Safety, Commercial, Procurement, Environmental, Real Estate, Land Rights, Indigenous, Governance, and Privacy

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Must have a Canadian common law degree or equivalent and be eligible for membership with the Law Society of Ontario as a student-at-law at the time articles are to commence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative, as well as the ability to work effectively with others.
• A results-oriented focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Superior writing and research skills.
• Proficient with the use of information technology tools such as Word, Excel, and Westlaw.
• Proven experience with keeping confidentiality and being resourceful.
• Travel to other FortisOntario locations may be required. Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class G drivers license with a clean driving abstract.

Application Process and Requirements:

• Please compile in a single PDF file the following information as part of your application: (i) resume, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) law school transcripts.
• Completed applications to be sent through our websites careers page by July 8th, 2024, Careers | FortisOntario Inc.

This opportunity is from July 2025 to May 2026 (10-Month Term) located at our corporate office in beautiful Fort Erie, remote working on a partial basis would be considered with a minimum of two days a week in office as scheduled. If you are seeking a rewarding career with the ability to work independently and be part of a collaborative and dynamic team - we encourage you to apply!

We thank all respondents, however due to volume we will only contact those selected for an interview.

Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNPI) together with FortisOntario, is committed to nurturing a positive, professional, and equal opportunity workforce. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are equipped to accommodate individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process.