Program & Service Delivery Intern (Indigenous)

Experience working in the Ontario Public Service – grow your future.

The Ontario Science Centre 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 Ontario Science Centre. Working with a team of engaged 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?

This position will report into the Security department is responsible for oversight of all aspects of Health and Safety, Customer Service, Security and Safety of staff, stakeholders and other guests of the Ontario Science Centre.

This position would be supporting daily operations including but not limited to providing customer service, First Aid and Emergency Response, Incident Reporting and supporting operations and program delivery on behalf of other departments of the Centre.

More specifically, this internship will play a key role in working with our vendor of record to develop a Business Continuity Plan. This internship will also work closely with the Facility Operations and Services department to aid with facilities safety initiatives.

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

Analytical and research skills:

• You can provide research support to projects and branch initiatives, as well as identify trends to support the development of evidence-based findings and recommendations
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues
• You can interpret and apply legislation, policies, processes and procedures
• You can assess the impact of new, revised or proposed processes to improve program delivery and/or services

Communication skills:

• You can prepare and present various documents, including presentations, documents, reports and summaries
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information through an understanding of the relevant audience

Interpersonal and teamwork skills:

• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• You can participate in and contribute to working groups

Project management, planning and organizational skills:

• You are able to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines

Judgement:

• You can identify contentious issues and recommend solutions
• You can recognize complex issues needing to be referred to senior staff

Computer skills:

• You are proficient in common software applications such as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications to draft documents and reports, prepare presentations and conduct analysis

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 Monday, June 27, 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.