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 Indigenous Affairs Ontario. 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.
During the application process you can select the Toronto location, Peterborough location, or both.
About the job
In the Negotiations and Reconciliation Division: Lead and support projects, engage with ministries, Indigenous communities, and external partners on diverse issues related to the negotiation and settlement of land claims. As part of your work, you will: assist and support development of Ontario approaches to issues raised as part of active negotiations; conduct research and analysis, and assist in the development of options and proposals; assist with communication and issues management plans; support the work of inter-ministry and inter-governmental working/ project groups.
In the Strategic Planning and Economic Policy Branch: By leading and supporting projects, partnering with ministries, and engaging Indigenous communities and external partners on diverse issues ranging from economic and natural resource development to regulating commodities and environmental protection, you will: assist and support various projects and studies; conduct research and analysis for program initiatives and assist in the preparation of options and proposals; assist with the preparation of communication and implementation plans; participate on various committees and working/project groups.
In the Performance Measures and Data Unit, you will: assist in conducting research (quantitative and qualitative) and preparing data analysis on socio-economic issues that impact Indigenous people and communities in Ontario; assist with the preparation of concise reports and briefing materials which visually present socio-economic data.
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).
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-Identification Analytical and Research skills:
• You can provide research support to projects and branch initiatives.
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of the policy process.
Communication skills:
• You can prepare and present various documents, including presentations, reports, summaries.
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information and recommendations.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills:
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, Indigenous communities and organizations and stakeholders at varying levels to seek and exchange information.
• You can participate and contribute to working groups.
Planning and organizational skills:
• You are able to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
Computer proficiency:
• You are proficient in common software applications such as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications to draft documents and reports, prepare presentations, conduct analysis, and perform research on the internet.