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 Transportation, Trade and Investment Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. 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
Apply your analytical and evaluation skills in this role that supports our team dedicated to improving the delivery of programs and services to help create conditions that drive innovation and business growth in Ontario.
You will assist in:
• conducting research, summarizing findings, and preparing reports and recommendations to improve program efficiencies
• reviewing the quality and accessibility of publicly available program information
• analyzing information and data and identifying trends to support the development of evidence-based findings and recommendations
• participating in consultations with program stakeholders to support quality services and improve customer satisfaction
Please note that the successful candidate may have some flexibility in work location, limited to Northern Ontario.
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 understand research and analytical practices to source and analyze a variety of information and data, as well as identify trends to support the development of evidence-based findings and recommendations.
• You can interpret and apply legislation, policies, processes and procedures.
Communication skills:
• You can prepare and present various documents, including presentations, reports and summaries.
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information.
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 are able to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
Computer skills:
• You are proficient in common software applications such as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications to draft documents and reports, prepare presentations and conduct analysis.
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.