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The OPS is dedicated to recruiting and advancing top talent while building a diverse public service that is reflective of Ontario's population and communities. This exciting opportunity offers recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates the opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable work experience with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
What can I expect to do in this role?
We are currently looking for a motivated professional to join our dynamic team to provide project management and coordination, and apply your organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to advance Indigenous awareness initiatives in our ministry.
As the Project Intern, you will:
• provide project planning and implementation support to the ministry's Indigenous initiatives related to Indigenous awareness programming, economic development, and the mineral sector
• track project activities, including reviewing and monitoring project progress, key deliverables, timelines and budgets
• assist in the development of workshops and events, and prepare presentations, work plans, briefings and reports to support Indigenous awareness activities
• engage with Indigenous communities, other ministries and clients
• participate in various committees and working groups
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have graduated from a college or university, with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate, within the past 5 years.
• You must be an Indigenous person (i.e. First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
Specialized Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics.
• You have knowledge of lands, resources and economic development issues and trends in Ontario.
Project management and organizational skills:
• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• You can assist with the planning and delivery of meetings, events, and workshops.
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques and experience in project delivery
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to provide and exchange information as well as prepare and present briefing, presentation and communications material.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team as well as internal and external clients and partners, and can participate in and contribute to committees and projects.
Research and analytical skills:
• You can conduct research and environmental scans, and analyze and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have basic knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.
Computer skills:
• You are very proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, event promotions, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet.
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