What makes working in the Ontario Public Service greatWorking 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 and business 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 being an employer of first choice.
About the job
Grow your future with the Ontario Public Service and help us make Ontario a better place to invest, work, live and succeedThe Ontario Public Service is diversifying its talented workforce and offering this unique opportunity for a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate to work with a dynamic team of professionals and leaders in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. We seek to recruit and advance bright talent for the future and we offer personal and professional growth, coaching and mentorship, along with a competitive salary. Join our ministry's team and help us protect Ontario's biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Graduated within the past five years from a college or university with a diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate.
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationKnowledge of communications practices:
• An understanding of communications methods, techniques and multi-media approaches including integrated marketing principles and concepts, to communicate and support organizational goals.
• Strategic and digital communications including social media platforms, and an understanding of how different digital channels are used to communicate with target audiences
• Research techniques to identify communication opportunities, and to source, research and assess data and recommend tools, options and approaches
• Digital media applications and graphic design methods to produce communications materials.
• Writing techniques and styles to write and edit materials that reflect intended tone, style and messaging.
• Word, PowerPoint to prepare, draft and present communications materials
Research and analytical skills:
• You understand research practices to source communications information, identify trends, assess opportunities and draft/present findings.
• You have analytical, reasoning and evaluation skills to assess communication requirements; identify information sources; determine what information to include/exclude in communications materials.
Communication skills:
• You can prepare and present various documents (i.e., presentations, reports, summaries)
• You have the ability to write and edit materials that reflect intended tone, style and messaging.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills:
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You can participate and contribute to working groups.
Planning and organizational skills:
• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
Computer proficiency:
• You are proficient using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to draft documents, reports and prepare presentations.
• You are proficient in digital media applications and graphic design methods to produce communications materials.