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 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?
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 assist with the administration of the Mining Act.
As the Project Management Intern – Program and Service Delivery, you will:
• develop knowledge of the Mining Act, ministry practices, policies and procedures combined with other Acts related to land and land tenure
• develop working knowledge of mineral exploration practices and techniques to support technical advice, briefing, issue management and recommendations
• track project activities, including reviewing and monitoring project progress, key deliverables, and timelines
• support the administration of mining land tenure and applications programs, such as the review, recommendation of, and preparation of withdrawal orders, mining leases, extension of time, relief from forfeiture, requisitions for and issuance of Orders in Council for discretionary land grants; carries out Mining Lands operational activities such as examination of land title
• support administering the Mining Land Tax program, monitoring and maintaining the Crown's interest in freehold mining lands, and overseeing the operational and quality assurance of the accounting and land tenure components of the ministry/branch business systems application
• 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).
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-Identification Specialized knowledge:
• 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, analyze and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have basic knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.
Computer proficiency:
• You are proficient in the use of common office productivity software to prepare presentations and reports, and to perform research on the internet/intranet.
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.