Indigenous Internship ProgramThe Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is a 12-month paid internship program designed to provide recent Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) post-secondary graduates with the opportunity to gain professional-level work experience and a pathway through which they can build and develop transferable skills that can be used to gain sustained employment in their field of choice.
You must self-identify as an Indigenous person to be eligible for this program. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
Personal InformationThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. To enable this commitment and advance broader organizational objectives, this dedicated internship has been created for eligible applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person. As part of the application process, all applicants must respond to a self-attestation. Applicants who do not self-identify as Indigenous or who choose not to identify will not be eligible.
What makes working in the Ontario Public Service greatWorking in the public service has real meaning and impact on the lives of Ontarians. What we do matters, and you can grow your career here. From economic growth to health and social justice, we offer career opportunities in multiple disciplines and business areas to match your passion. Our strength is the diversity of our people and the ideas we generate. We value trust, fairness, diversity, creativity, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to be an employer of first choice.
Please note: Some IIP positions may have flexible work arrangements (i.e., hybrid or remote). To view the flexible work arrangements, please review the individual ministry headings noted below for this information.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (1 position at 300 Water St, 3rd Floor, Peterborough)Strategic Human Resources BranchAs a member of the Branch, you will:
• support a team of human resources professionals by assisting in the design, development and implementation of corporate initiatives related to leadership & learning, talent management, health, safety & wellness, youth programming, and organizational development;
• provide coordination support for projects, services and activities in the Branch, including assisting in scheduling, drafting agendas, assembling material, and preparing presentations and meeting notes;
• have the opportunity to participate in learning & development and mentoring opportunities designed to support your own career growth and development..
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) (1 position optional hybrid remote/work from home and 1 Stone Rd., Guelph, or fully remote/work from home)Strategic HR BranchGain valuable HR experience by joining the Strategic HR Branch (SHRB) and contribute to our core business lines of: Diversity and Inclusion, HR Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development & Learning, Organizational Design & Change, HR Administration & Advisory Services, Strategic Labour Relations, Health, Safety, & Wellness, and Data & Analytics. As a member of our highly engaged, professional, inclusive, and innovative team, you'll be exposed to many business lines and activities as well as gain deeper knowledge and experience in strategic HR projects/initiatives and HR consulting services to ministry leaders. Some of the projects you may be involved in are:
• Supporting the HR Business Advisors responsible for leading the ministry's Strategic Labour Relations;
• Supporting the HR Business Advisors responsible for providing HR advice and client services;
• Supporting the OMAFRA Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG) and the Diversity Career Champions Program (DCCP);
• Co-leading the research, development, and delivery of a Leadership Symposium;
• Co-leading the delivery of Onboard OMAFRA;
• Co-leading the research, communications, and delivery of mental health events and digital presence regarding accessibility.
Treasury Board Secretariat (1 position at 315 Front St W, Toronto)Program and Recourse Management UnitBring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Job Evaluation Initiatives Branch in the Program and Resource Management Unit. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
In this role, you will:
• coordinate and conduct research and analysis in support of classification initiatives;
• gather, consolidate, report and manage data/information on job classification and workforce management in the public sector;
• receive training in the enterprise classification system and learn about applying fundamental classification principles, with exposure to job evaluation methodologies and elements of organizational design.
Treasury Board Secretariat (1 position at 301 St. Paul St, St. Catharines) Talent Acquisition BranchBring your knowledge, experience, and perspectives to the Policy, Planning and Evaluation Talent Office / Talent Acquisition Branch. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
In this role, you will receive an in-depth orientation period, where you will learn current OPS recruitment processes to manage a small portfolio of recruitment files with tasks that include:
• partnering with talent specialists and hiring managers to hire top talent utilizing inclusive hiring practices;
• educating clients and making recommendations on the recruitment process;
• preparing recruitment products and hiring documentation;
• supporting strategic recruitment initiatives;
• providing project research support;
• evaluating our practices and making recommendations for improvement;
• strengthening our outreach efforts;
• tracking and actioning recruitment activities;
• communicating with internal and external applicants and stakeholders.
Treasury Board Secretariat (1 position at 777 Bay St, Toronto or 1 position at 33 King Street West, Oshawa) HR Service Delivery Division Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Human Resources Advisory Services, HR Service Delivery Division, at the Treasury Board Secretariat. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
At Human Resources Advisory Services, we are a team of HR professionals delivering enterprise HR consulting and advisory services to client ministries.
As the HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on HR projects and special initiatives. You will also be working with HR Advisors, Assistant HR Advisors, and enterprise specialists to provide advice to OPS leaders on a full range of subjects, including the interpretation of legislation, policies, and collective agreements; compensation; performance and attendance management; accommodation; progressive discipline; grievance management; and staffing.
Treasury Board Secretariat (1 position at 595 Bay St, Toronto) Executive Recruitment UnitBring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Executive Recruitment Unit in the Centre for People, Culture and Talent Division at the Treasury Board Secretariat.
You will be part of a team who provides enterprise-wide consultation, advice, and support to organizational leaders in the sourcing, assessment, selection, hiring, and deployment of executive talent. We play a crucial role in advancing enterprise goals in diversifying executive leadership and, over the next few years, this will be a key focus area for us.
As an HR Intern, you will be an active member of the Executive Recruitment Unit. You will have exposure to all aspects of the executive recruitment process and be involved in continuously evolving and improving our activities, processes and resources. While supporting the Consultants, you will also have the opportunity to participate in working groups and lead initiatives or projects.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate from a recognized or legally authorized post-secondary institution in the last five years (May 2018-August 2023).
• You must self-identify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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Human Resources/Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of, and ability to interpret, human resources and labour relations policies and principles to support coordination of initiatives and provide project and logistical assistance.
• You can interpret legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, collective agreements, policies and procedures related to learning and development, performance management and anti-racist, respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive workplaces.
• You have knowledge of, and ability to interpret, recruitment policies, principles and techniques.
• You have knowledge of, and experience with, software applications such as MS Office Suite and collaboration tools to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations, and run online meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• You have knowledge of Human Resources (HR) information systems and databases to access the data and gather appropriate information for specific HR-related purposes and prepare various information summaries.
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• You can conduct research and access information sources to support the branch and assist in preparing a range of reports on research findings.
• You have strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of tracking and data entry.
• You have project management skills to assist with coordination of various initiatives, projects and issues.
• You have planning and organizational skills to undertake various work activities, balance and manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• You can provide planning and scheduling support for the delivery of branch programs, including gathering and organizing information, leading projects and tracking deliverables.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You can achieve results using a positive, collaborative and values-based approach with peers and clients.
• You have demonstrated communication and presentation skills to develop programs and prepare reports, recommendations, presentation decks and communication materials to help facilitate sessions and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• You possess teamwork and collaborative skills to work with colleagues and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email and database applications, to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
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