At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
About This Role: EQ × Bennington Financial Corp Partnership
The work !
- Assists with general administrative tasks within the department as requested
- Prepare correspondence to various parties
- Assist with steps involved in the litigation process
- Manage incoming mail and administering the Legal ticket system
- Perform various searches as requested
- Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, and ensuring that all localphotocopiers are filled
- Other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or General Counsel
- The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility and the opportunity to eventually operate his or her own files after receiving meaningful training from experienced staff and exhibiting the requisite skills and judgment. The position requires the ability to work independently and receive instructions from the Senior Legal Team.
Requirements
- The successful candidate must be organized, accurate and detail oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) is essential.
A college diploma/certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk is preferred, or alternatively, equivalent work experience - Cmmitment to learning legal concepts (reading materials, webinars, etc.).
- Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism in English and French is also considered an asset.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
Skills Required
- Organized, accurate and detail oriented
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- College diploma/certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk
- Equivalent work experience to a legal administration diploma
- Commitment to learning legal concepts (reading, webinars)
- Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry
- Bilingualism in English and French
- Successful completion of criminal background and credit checks
What We Do
MakeBank on everyday banking: Earn high interest on every dollar Say no to fees No minimum balances Powered by Equitable Bank, a Schedule I Canadian Bank EQB Inc. (formerly Equitable Group Inc.) trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB and EQB.PR.C), directly serves over 607,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and serves over 200 Canadian credit unions that serve over 6 million of their members with products and services. Equitable Bank has grown to become Canada's 7th largest independent Schedule I bank with over a $119 billion in assets under management and assets under administration, and a clear mandate to drive real change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. At Equitable Bank, we are as invested in our employees as we are in our business. That’s why we are consistently recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers – a rating that comes from our 1,800 employees. Equitable Bank’s inclusive, welcoming, and pride-inducing workplace earned it the honour of being recognized as one of the top 50 organizations on the 2023 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces™. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking, and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca), which has been named #1 Bank in Canada for three consecutive years on the Forbes World's Best Banks list for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Equitable Bank website: www.equitablebank.ca EQ Bank website: www.eqbank.ca Specialties Lending, Mortgages, Residential Lending, Commercial Lending, Reverse mortgages, Insurance lending, Equipment leasing , Credit Union, Trust, and Funds Management
