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 employers.
Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Human Resources Business Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. Working with a team of engaged Human Resources 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 a member of a highly effective team, you will:
• provide research support to the team
• provide coordination support for projects, services and activities in the Branch, including assisting in scheduling, drafting agendas, assembling material, preparing presentations and meeting notes
• conduct analysis of workforce information to support ministry initiatives such as health, safety and wellness, emergency management, human capital planning and performance, talent and succession management initiatives
• consult with branch/division staff to undertake analysis, based on data and recommend solutions to support divisional/organizational human capital priorities
• provide information management services to support the Branch, including maintaining databases, distribution lists, electronic files and automated correspondence/project tracking systems
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 Technical expertise:
• knowledge of human resources programs and human resources administration to support coordination of initiatives and to track inquiries regarding the Branch's activities, services and products, and provide project and logistical assistance to the Branch
• knowledge of HR information systems and data bases to access the data, and gather appropriate information for specific HR-related purposes and prepare various information summaries
Analytical skills:
• ability to conduct research and access information sources to support project initiatives undertaken by the branch and assists in preparing a range of reports on research findings
• attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of tracking of branch activities
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• communication skills to prepare reports and to provide/obtain information on the unit's programs
• teamwork and collaborative skills to work with colleagues and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts
Organizational skills:
• project management skills to assist with coordination of various initiatives, projects and issues
• ability to provide planning and scheduling support for the delivery of branch programs, including gathering and organizing information, distributing documents to team members and tracking deliverables
Computer proficiency:
• proficiency with common office productivity software, such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, email and database applications to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.