Ontario Public Service Careers

*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Attorney General
1 position at 311 George St N, K9J 3H3, Peterborough
1 position at 860 William St, K9A 5O4, Cobourg
1 position at 270 George St N, K9J 3H1, Peterborough

Ministry of Community and Social Services
4 positions at 351 Preston St, K1S 2T6, Ottawa
1 position at 100 Strowger Blvd, K6V 5J9, Brockville
1 position at 199 Dundas St E, K8N 1E2, Belleville
1 position at 322 Kent St W, K9V 4T7, Lindsay

Ministry of Environment
1 position at 1259 Gardiners Rd, K7P 3J6, Kingston

Ministry of Government Services
4 positions at 49 Place D'Armes, K7L 5J3, Kingston

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2 positions at 49 Place D'Armes, K7L 5J3, Kingston
5 positions at 370 Select Dr, K7M 8T4, Kingston

Ministry of Natural Resources
3 positions at 10 Campus Drive, Kemptville
1 position at 160 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
9 positions at 300 Water Street, Peterborough

Ministry of Transportation
9 positions at 1355 John Counter Blvd, K7L 5A3, Kingston
1 position at 300 Water St, K9J 8M5, Peterborough

About the job

Work Description:

• Support a team on a wide range of administrative functions
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create various documents
• Provide customer service assistance by performing reception duties, responding to public and/or internal inquiries and performing cashier duties (e.g. accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations)
• Assist with small or large scale archival / filing projects by following a prescribed set of rules to store or destroy files; use technology to file documents
• Conduct research, perform analysis and input data
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Qualification Requirements

Communication and Interpersonal skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)
• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to perform reception duties, respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
• You apply your knowledge of office administration to accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations
• You accurately track, retrieve and archive files; you apply your knowledge and/or experience of electronic file and paper management systems to secure, classify, manage and store documents
• You apply your basic recordkeeping knowledge to ensure ministry records are maintained to appropriate standards integrity of ministry records
• You input data accurately and generate reports paying close attention to detail

Analytical skills and Organizational Skills
• You apply your research and analytical skills to gather information, assess and summarize and provide recommendations
• You apply your knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice to research documents, make connections and identify those that are to be archived
• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Student - Office Assistant

About the job

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Qualification Requirements

Additional information: