Student - Project and Communications Assistant

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*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 Natural Resources
2 positions at 300 Water Street, Peterborough

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About the job

Work Description:
• Support a team in project work and/or communications planning and delivery
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Prepare, edit and proofread various communication/project documents (e.g. presentations, marketing material, web content, news release, communications, etc.)
• Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create various documents
• Support a team in planning, organizing and coordinating communication and/or project activities (e.g. developing presentations & marketing material, planning.) conferences, events, tours etc.)
• Conduct research and perform analysis (i.e. communication reports, presentations, project plans etc.)
• Work with graphics, web publishing, photo library and/or working with project management software
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

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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 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 and/or experience in writing, editing, and proofreading various communication documents
• You apply your knowledge and/or experience with graphics and/or web publishing and project management software
• You apply your knowledge and/or experience with Photo library to provide stock imagery for ministry initiatives

Analytical Skills Organizational Skills
• You use the Internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You input data accurately and generate reports, paying close attention to details You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You support multiple projects and plan, coordinate and schedule a range of activities ensuring deadlines are met
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.