Amendment: Application deadline extended.
Why join the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP)This is an opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture where, together, we will build reciprocal relationships and pathways for Indigenous people to thrive in the OPS. Bring your lived experiences as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit and help us achieve our commitment towards establishing fairness, accessibility, and equity in the OPS. We are looking for individuals dedicated to equity and a strong understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Through working in the OPS over your 12-month contract, you will have the opportunity to effect real change that will have an impact on thousands of OPS employees and pave the way for Indigenous reconciliation within the organization.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more!
For more information about the Indigenous Internship Program, please visit the
Indigenous Internship Program webpage.
Please note:The headquarters for these positions will vary, based on the ministry, and are specified in the job ads below; however, alternate work arrangements may be available.
To learn more about the ministries recruiting for this position, access the following link:
Ministries | ontario.ca.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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.
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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
• Assist in conducting field and laboratory research on rivers and lakes across Ontario by operating and maintaining vehicles and boats, and hydrology, limnology and fisheries sampling equipment in the field and lab.
• Processing and analyzing field samples in the laboratory by measuring fish physical attributes, preparing and shipping fish samples for subsequent external laboratory analyses such as stable isotope and chemical analyses.
• Assist in the preparation and summarization of background scientific information by conducting computer literature searches and compiling references.
• Assist in the development of ecological and hydrological models by managing and maintaining databases, and conducting data summaries and analyses.
• Support the transfer of science by preparing written reports and oral presentations of findings.
Note: The incumbent shall, while in the workplace, conduct themselves in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any workplace practices as directed by their immediate supervisor.
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 five years (May 2019-August 2024).
• You must self-identify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of aquatic biology/ecology and fisheries science and management principles and practices to assist in the delivery of research program data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• You have knowledge of and experience working with fisheries sampling techniques and monitoring and assessment methods and gear to safely conduct field and lab research on the Great Lakes and Lake Simcoe.
Database and Analytical Knowledge and Experience
• You have experience working with databases and ecological data in order to prepare scientific data summaries and analyze field and lab data.
Communication and Interpersonal skills
• You have written communication skills to provide input and assist in writing scientific papers and/or reports.
• You have interpersonal skills to work in group settings and collaborate with partners in a scientific environment.
Organizational Skills
• You have organizational skills to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and work with other staff and partners in a collaborative science environment.
Collection of Information
The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is designed to support Ontario's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across the province. Information collected for the IIP application will contribute to efforts in building a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible OPS and to provide you with an opportunity to complete an anonymous data survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and for analysis to identify any systemic barriers.
The personal information collected in this application is also necessary for the proper administration of the IIP and will be used for the purpose of validating your eligibility for the program. This competition, and the results from this competition, may also be used in identifiable format by designated representatives in the OPS for consideration of other opportunities in the OPS.
Personal information will be shared in an identifiable format with the OPS Indigenous Equity Branch exclusively for the purposes of tracking the enterprise-wide hiring and retention of Indigenous persons and assessing recruitment and retention priorities for Indigenous staff in the OPS. Information will be retained by the Internships Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat and will be protected in accordance with the principles of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
If you have any questions about the collection and management of your personal information, you may contact the Internships Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat at:
contact.oip@ontario.caConsentBy completing this attestation, you are consenting to the OPS collecting and using your personal information as indicated in this Notice of Collection and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You agree that you are 16 years of age or over, have read and understand this Notice and Consent, and any information you provide will be true and accurate.
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