Amended - INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PROJECT INTERN

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Bring your knowledge of Indigenous culture and your interest in resource development to the Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines!

We are currently looking for a motivated professional to join our dynamic team to provide project management support and apply your research, analytical, and communication skills to advance reconciliation initiatives in our ministry.

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' vision is of a vibrant Northern Ontario economy and a provincial minerals sector that is healthy, competitive and sustainable. The Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Branch provides support to the ministry in building effective relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and in providing informed advice to policy and program areas so that the ministry's vision can be realized within the Indigenous communities of our province.

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About the job

As the Indigenous Affairs Project Intern, you will:

• provide project planning and implementation support to the ministry's Indigenous initiatives related to Indigenous awareness programming, economic development, and the mineral sector
• track project activities, including reviewing and monitoring project progress, key deliverables, timelines and budgets
• assist in the development of workshops and events, and prepare presentations, work plans, briefings and reports
• engage with Indigenous communities, other ministries and clients
• conduct research and analysis for program initiatives and participate in the development of standards, processes and performance measures
• participate in various committees and working groups (e.g. ministry Inclusion Council)

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have graduated from a college or university of recognized standing within the past three (3) years.

Specialized knowledge:

• You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics.
• You have knowledge of lands, resources and economic development issues and trends in Ontario.

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 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 and environmental scans, and analyze and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.

Computer skills:

• You are very proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, event promotions, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet.

AMENDED - closing date has been extended to November 10, 2017.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.