The Ministry of Finance is offering one-year paid internships for recent graduates, where you will have an opportunity to work in a public sector environment that plays a central role in supporting government policy and decision-making.
These exciting opportunities provide a unique chance to gain valuable work experience in various fields, while offering dedicated mentorship, learning, and networking opportunities with experienced leaders to support your career development.
Information Sessions: Click below to register to attend one of our information sessions to learn more about these opportunities. These sessions are optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
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Thursday, February 16, 11:30 – 12:00pm NOTE: Flexible work arrangements including [flexible hours, telework (remote work)] may be considered.
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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.
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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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
As a communications intern, your work activities may involve:
• Developing and creating social media content
• Identifying and managing issues
• Writing and editing communications products such as, briefing notes, fact sheets and newsletters
• Writing digital content for the web (external and internal)
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate with a degree, diploma, or post-graduate certificate from a recognized or legally authorized post-secondary institution in the last two years (May 2021-June 2023)
• Internships are open to persons with disabilities who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023)
• Internships are open to all Indigenous applicants who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023).
• Internships are open to all Black applicants who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023).
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada
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, evaluate options, and identify alternative approaches.
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 word processors and presentation software to draft documents, reports and prepare presentations.
• You are proficient in digital media applications and graphic design methods.
Knowledge:
• You understand communications methods, techniques and multi-media approaches, including marketing principles and concepts to communicate and support organizational goals
• You understand strategic and digital communications, including social media platforms and how different digital channels are used to communicate with target audiences
• You understand digital media applications and graphic design methods to produce communications materials.