Experience working in the Ontario Public Service – grow your future.The OPS is dedicated to recruiting and advancing top talent while building a diverse public service that is reflective of Ontario's population and communities. This exciting opportunity offers recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates the opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable work experience with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. 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.
About the job
As the Strategic Services Intern, you will have the support of a professional and welcoming team; a hands-on manager to ensure your success and development; and you will be assigned a mentor who will help in your professional growth. In your role, you will:
• analyze and review Mines and Minerals Division (MMD) priorities and assist in developing and monitoring work plans related to key initiatives and projects
• conduct research and analysis of new developments and best practices, including the exploration of potential new tools, systems and/or mechanisms
• coordinate project daily activities, including reviewing and monitoring project progress, key deliverables, timelines and budgets
• consult and engage with divisional stakeholders, other ministries, and clients
• facilitate working groups and the development of standards, processes, tools, policies, publications and guidelines
• produce marketing and promotions plans and materials
• participate in mineral sector analysis through economic research
• undertake research to support mineral sector strategic planning and policy direction
• prepare materials and drafts of briefing notes, position papers, presentations and draft ministerial correspondence
• attend inter-departmental, federal/provincial/territorial and stakeholder meetings to acquire additional knowledge and information that supports the ministry's mineral sector policy development strategies and objectives
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have graduated from a college or university, with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate, within the past 5 years.
• You must be an Indigenous person (i.e. First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
Project management and initiative development knowledge:
• You have project management and initiative development knowledge and experience.
• You have knowledge of project management methodologies, to assist in the planning and implementation of project activities and program development relating to divisional business, decision-making and administrative processes.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You possess verbal communication skills to consult and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders/colleagues/leadership.
• You have the ability to lead, facilitate and contribute to working groups, gather input/feedback and make presentations to a wide audience
• You have written communication skills to develop clear and concise briefing notes, policy documents, initiative plans, process maps, presentation materials and communication tools.
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You have the ability to conduct thorough research, analyze and compile information/data.
• You have the ability to define and assess complex and diverse issues, make recommendations, and develop strategies.
• You have knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.
Planning and organizational skills:
• You have planning and organizational skills to plan, coordinate and manage deliverables, balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and perform day-to-day functions with relative independence.
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