Student - Emergency Management Assistant

*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Community and Social Services
2 positions at 2 Bloor St W, M4W 3E2, Toronto
2 positions at 5775 Yonge St, M2M 4J1, North York

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
1 position at 25 Grosvenor St, M7A 1Y6, Toronto

Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
1 position at 900 Bay St, M7A 1Y5, Toronto

Ministry of Education
1 position at 900 Bay St, M7A 1Y5, Toronto

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
1 position at 777 Bay St, M5G 2E5, Toronto

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

Emergency management is a growing field in both the public and private sectors.

This is your opportunity to learn about the Ontario government's emergency management program and gain the practical work experience needed to position yourself for future career opportunities in the emergency management field.

You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Assist team members with emergency planning and special projects
• Conduct research, perform analysis and input data (e.g. identifying 'best and emerging practices' in emergency management)
• Assist in maintaining a functional emergency operations centre (e.g. review, testing, exercising procedures/equipment)
• Prepare or edit content for the program's website and e-learning modules
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Qualification Requirements

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)
• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to perform reception duties, respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You have an understanding of emergency management theories, principles and practices (e.g. business continuity planning, risk management, disaster recovery, etc.) to assist with planning and special projects
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents

Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your research and analytical skills to gather information, assess and summarize and develop options
• You use the Internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You input data accurately and generate reports paying close attention to detail
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

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 Friday, March 1, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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