About the job
The Indigenous Intern will be working in the Organizational Dynamics Unit, Strategic Human Resources Branch, Corporate Management Division where they will be supporting ministry-wide employee experience, health and safety and organizational support projects for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This will include supporting the overall culture and operations of the ministry by:
• Assisting in enhancing employee experience (EE) by communications/analysis of survey results, supporting identifying priority areas of improvement for ministry, division and branches and developing programs to enhance staff and manager engagement.
• Assisting in leading the ministry health and safety (H&S) governance model and ministry's coordination of COVID-19 responses, policies and protocols; coordinating ministry health and safety priorities, policies and initiatives.
• Assisting in leading employee experience programs such as New to MECP Managers orientation program, new employee orientation events, MECP Career Talks, Mental Health training, remote working, virtual and digital tools support, etc.
• Assisting in leading ministry formal and informal recognition programs including MECP Recognition Awards, High Five program, Quarterly Century Club (QCC), and the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal (POESM).
• Reviewing training and developing new trends for the ministry to identify future learning opportunities.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• 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).
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationTechnical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of human resources programs and human resources administration to support coordination of initiatives and to track inquiries regarding the Branch's activities, services and products, and provide project and logistical assistance to the Branch
• You have knowledge of Human Resources (HR) information systems and data bases to access the data, and gather appropriate information for specific HR-related purposes and prepare various information summaries
Analytical Skills:
• You have the ability to conduct research and access information sources to support project initiatives undertaken by the branch and assists in preparing a range of reports on research findings
• You have strong attention to detail skills to ensure the accuracy of tracking and data entry
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You have strong written communication skills to prepare reports and to provide/obtain information on the unit's programs
• You posses teamwork and collaborative skills to work with colleagues and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts
Project Management and Organization Skills:
• You have project management skills to assist with coordination of various initiatives, projects and issues
• You have the ability to provide planning and scheduling support for the delivery of branch programs, including gathering and organizing information, distributing documents to team members and tracking deliverables
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, email and database applications to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations