Grow your future with the Ontario Public Service and help us make Ontario a better place to invest, work, live and succeedThe Ontario Public Service is diversifying its talented workforce and offering this unique opportunity for a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate to work with a dynamic team of professionals and leaders in the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. We seek to recruit and advance bright talent for the future and we offer personal and professional growth, coaching and mentorship, along with a competitive salary. Join our ministry's team and help us drive innovation and economic growth in Ontario.
What makes working in the Ontario Public Service greatWorking in the public service has real meaning and impact on the lives of Ontarians. What we do matters, and you can grow your career here. From economic growth to health and social justice, we offer career opportunities in multiple disciplines and business areas to match your passion. Our strength is the diversity of our people and the ideas we generate. We value trust, fairness, diversity, creativity, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to being an employer of first choice.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As part of the team at the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, you will perform a variety of work, as such:
• assisting and supporting various projects, studies and diverse work within our division
• conducting research and analysis for program initiatives and assist in the preparation of options and proposals
• assisting with the preparation of communication and implementation plans
• participating on various committees and working/project 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).
Analytical and research skills:
• You can provide research support to projects and branch initiatives.
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of the policy process.
Communication skills:
• You can prepare and present various documents (i.e., presentations, reports, summaries).
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information and recommendations.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills:
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels to seek and exchange information.
• You can participate and contribute to working groups.
Planning and organizational skills:
• You are able to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
Computer proficiency:
• You are proficient in common software applications such as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications to draft documents and reports, prepare presentations, conduct analysis, and perform research on the internet.
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-Identification
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
