Toronto, Ontario, Canada
14 hours ago
Environmental and Social Risk Research Assistant - Summer 2025 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

Application Deadline:

02/18/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Business Management

Education background in climate or environmental sciences.

The ideal candidate has strong climate change science and or, policy background and a working understanding of the financial industry.

This is a hybrid role.

Provides a variety of general office support services and clerical tasks to support to one or more business groups and facilitate group operations. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate delivery of business objectives in accordance with applicable policies, processes, and controls. Troubleshoots and resolves routine problems according to policies, standard procedures, schedules, and deadlines and maintains audit trails, or escalates non-routine problems.

Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.Recommends changes in procedures and resources.Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of office activities and business transactions.Administers a filing system to ensure the availability of business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation.Creates, maintains, and enters information into databases.Prepares funding approval requests for department projects.Tracks, verifies, and processes department budget and capital expenditure invoices.Resolves or escalates invoice discrepancies in accordance with accounts payable policies, procedures, and vendor agreements.Assists with the coordination and processing of work orders for equipment warranties, maintenance, and repairs (e.g. documents, tracks, and communicates maintenance requests to appropriate areas for execution).Maintains office supplies inventory, checks inventory of supply stocks, places and facilitates the execution of office supply orders, and verifies receipt.Schedules meetings and coordinates applicable audio-visual equipment, catering, room setup, and conference calls.Books travel arrangements and prepares itineraries for management.Answers central phone lines, responds to and resolves or escalates inquiries for resolutionSupports the development of tailored messaging by writing, editing, and distributing communications materials (e.g. correspondence, agendas, presentations, proposals, reports, bulk emails, and policies and procedures) and dispatching outgoing communication.Processes modifications and updates to departmental procedures for manager’s approval, ensuring new information and procedures are provided to the team.Verifies staff timesheets and collects and tracks staff attendance data (e.g. overtime, sick, and vacation time) in accordance with applicable guidelines to ensure consistency and determine staff availability.Liaises with internal business units and external vendors to coordinate and implement changes to premises to accommodate incoming and outgoing staff and contractors (e.g. relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements) with minimal interruptions to business operations.Focus may be on a business/group.Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.Works mostly independently.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Good knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes, and controls.Good understanding of the business unit’s risk and regulatory requirements.Good knowledge and understanding of routine procedures and/or processes of the work team.Strong knowledge of transactional documentation types, workflow priorities, and deadlines of processing areas that interact with the business unit.Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary:

$44,500.00 - $82,500.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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