About the job
By leading and supporting projects, partnering with ministries, and engaging Indigenous communities and external partners on diverse issues ranging from economic and natural resource development to rights and environmental protection, you will:
• Assist and support various projects and programs.
• Gather information, conduct research and analysis for program initiatives and assist in the preparation of policy options and proposals.
• Assist with the preparation of communication and implementation plans and monitoring.
• Participate on various committees and working/project groups.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
• Have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last four years.
• Are not currently an MNR intern or have not been an MNR intern in the past.
• Must not be a permanent OPS employee.
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Communication and interpersonal skills
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to provide and exchange information, as well as prepare and present briefing and communications materials.
• You have proven interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team, as well as internal and external clients and stakeholders.
Planning and organizational skills
• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques and experience in project delivery.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
• You can provide policy and program research/knowledge support to projects and branch initiatives.
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.
Computer proficiency
• You are fully proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet
Additional information:
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: