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 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 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, and learning and development opportunities.
We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our teams to assist in the development of Ministry programs and policies. The successful candidate will have the support of a professional and welcoming team and a hands-on manager to ensure your success and development.
Note: This competition will be used to fill four (4) Policy Intern positions. Positions being offered are as follows:Land and Water Division (3 positions available)
• 300 Water St, Peterborough, Ontario *
• 40 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario *
*Flexible in-office work locations may be available.
Environmental Policy Division: (1 position available)
• 40 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Note: During the application process, please select ALL of the locations that you'd like to be considered for.
About the job
Land and Water Division• Join the Ontario Parks team (300 Water St., Peterborough) where you will provide support, analysis, and advice on evidence-based policies and standards related to the establishment and management of provincial parks and conservation reserves and other protected and conserved area types across Ontario. *Alternative locations may be considered.
• Join the Great Lakes Office team (40 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto) where you will provide support, analysis and advice on evidence-based policies and programs related to the protection of the Great Lakes including the renewal of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy and the implementation of the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health. *Alternative locations may be considered.
• Join the Species at Risk Protection Policy team (40 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto or 300 Water St., Peterborough) where you will provide support, analysis and advice on evidence-based policies and programs related to the protection of Species at Risk including informing the development of legislative products required under the Endangered Species Act. *Alternative locations may be considered.
Environmental Policy Division• In the Resource Recovery Policy Branch, you will support the team in providing analysis and advice on waste related files as well as support the industrial, commercial, and institutional waste diversion initiative to address recommendations provided by the Auditor General of Ontario and actions to reduce food waste. This position will assist the team with various projects and policy development activities related to waste diversion including: conducting research and analysis; helping to prepare jurisdictional reviews; stakeholder and Indigenous community engagement; correspondence; and participating on various committees and working/project groups.
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 gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.
• You can interpret and apply legislation, policies, processes and procedures.
• You can provide research support to projects and branch initiatives.
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 and stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities 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 using common office productivity software (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) to draft documents and reports, prepare presentations, conduct analysis, and perform research on the internet.
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.