Indigenous Internship Program - Project Management Intern

Indigenous Internship Program

The 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 Information

The 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 great

Working 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 andbusiness 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.

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 Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (1 position remote/work from home)
Agriculture Development Branch:
Join the ministry's core team of agricultural specialists responsible for fostering innovative, competitive and sustainable agricultural production in Ontario. As a member of the Agriculture Development Branch, you'll be involved in research projects and initiatives that develop and promote the application of best management practices, on-farm quality assurance programs and plant and animal health strategies. This internship will provide you with a unique work environment that offers many different experiences ranging from hands-on field scouting work to communications initiatives, stakeholder relationships, and the delivery of knowledge translation and transfer programs for horticulture, livestock and field crops sectors.

Treasury Board Secretariat (1 position at 375 University Ave, Toronto)
Risk Integration Office:
Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Risk Integration Office in the Office of the Chief Risk Officer at Treasury Board Secretariat. Working with a team of high performing and agile leaders, , you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven and flexible environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, mentorship, and learning and development.
As an Intern, you will:
• Be part of a project team leading the implementation of a digital enterprise risk management solution for the OPS.
• Support the maintenance of the project plan.
• Take part of various project governance meetings in a secretariat role (e.g., agendas, action items, etc.)
• Support the development of project deliverables.

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (1 position at 159 Cedar St, Sudbury or 200 First Ave, North Bay)
Enterprise Financial Services Division:
The Enterprise Financial Services Division (EFSD), Financial Processing Operations Branch (FPOB) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Intern to support OPS clients by participating in projects that promote streamlined and efficient financial processing solutions. FPOB is committed to providing cost-effective, reliable and efficient delivery of financial business services which include:
• Accounts payable and non-tax accounts receivable transaction processing
• Revenue management and collection
• Purchase order processing
As a Project Management Intern, you will be working in an inclusive work environment in which all employees are engaged in providing best-in-class services to client ministries. You will have the opportunity to participate in developing solutions to improve revenue and expenditure management services across the OPS, with a view to adopting industry-proven best practices and leading-edge technologies for the benefit of the Ontario government and the citizens of Ontario.

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (1 position at 595 Bay Street, Toronto)
Ontario Digital Services
Join the Ontario Digital Service (ODS) and help build the teams that are delivering the future of government services. The ODS is reimagining government services for the digital age, focusing on improving the overall online experience for people and businesses. People are at the heart of the ODS mission to ensure government works for everyone. As an intern on the ODS' Talent Team, you will play an important role in the attraction, engagement and retention of the ODS' greatest asset, our people.
As an intern, you will:
• Work on a variety of user-centered human resource projects to help attract and retain digital talent across the organization.
• Coordinate and assist hiring managers in recruitment activities, including, drafting job ads, scheduling and coordinating interviews, etc.
• Research talent and HR best practices within the technology industry and look for opportunities, where appropriate, to embed these practices within the organization.
• Support the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging activities at the organization.
• Assist in employee engagement including planning and hosting org-wide events, analyzing and interpreting survey data, etc.

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 within the last five years of May 2018-June 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.

Select here to view information about Indigenous Self-Identification

Project Management and Organizational Skills:

• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• You can assist with the planning and delivery of meetings, events, and workshops.
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques and experience in project delivery.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to provide and exchange information as well as prepare and present briefing, presentation and communications material.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team as well as internal and external clients and partners, and can participate in and contribute to committees and projects.

Research and Analytical Skills:

• You can conduct research, analyze, and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have basic knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.

Computer proficiency:

• You are proficient in the use of common office productivity software to prepare presentations, event promotions and reports, and to perform research on the internet/intranet.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.