Experience working in the Ontario Public Service – grow your future.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 Natural Resources and Forestry. 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're looking for a motivated professional to join our dynamic team to assist on a variety of natural resource management, land claims and Indigenous relations policy projects; conduct research and analysis; assist with the planning and delivery of meetings and workshops, and participate on various ministry and inter-ministerial committees and working/project groups.
The successful candidate will have the support of a professional and welcoming team, a hands-on manager to ensure your success and development, and you will be assigned a mentor who will help in your professional growth.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Graduated within the past five years from a college or university with a diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate.
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationSpecialized knowledge:
• You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics.
• You have knowledge of lands, natural resources and development issues in Ontario.
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 material.
• You have proven 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 knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.
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
Computer proficiency:
• You are fully proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, event promotions, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet.
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.