Northern Development Intern (Indigenous)

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 employers.

Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Regional Economic Development Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, 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?

As part of the Northern Development Division, build your economic development skills by:

• assisting in establishing linkages and maintaining ongoing relationships with representatives of municipalities, Northern Ontario businesses and representatives of community organizations
• assisting in the development of economic projects and strategies to support business start-ups and expansion of business opportunities
• assisting communities with developing and building capacity relating to economic development projects and strategic planning
• participating in the promotion, marketing and delivery of a wide variety of government programs and services
• assisting with workshops, making presentations on services and application processes, and supporting the preparation of promotional materials
• participating as part of a ministry team in stakeholder and community meetings, economic development events and conferences

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).
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must be able to travel out of town on occasion within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts, including the Far North.

View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-Identification

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of community and business economic development theories and principles and economic/business climate assessment.
• Knowledge of structure of Northern Ontario's economy, key stakeholders/networks and community concerns and issues.
• Understanding of economic and statistical research and analysis, basic finance theory and accounting principles.

Important skills:

• You have proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to evaluations for a wide variety of business related projects, including funding proposals.
• The ability to research, analyze and assess complex and diverse issues, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and support the preparation of presentations.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 15, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.