Ministry of Finance Internship Opportunities: Finance

The Ministry of Finance is offering one-year paid internships for recent graduates, where you will have an opportunity to work in a public sector environment that plays a central role in supporting government policy and decision-making.

These exciting opportunities provide a unique chance to gain valuable work experience in various fields, while offering dedicated mentorship, learning, and networking opportunities with experienced leaders to support your career development.

Information Sessions: Click below to register to attend one of our information sessions to learn more about these opportunities. These sessions are optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.

• Wednesday, February 8, 9:30am – 10:00am
• Thursday, February 16, 11:30am – 12:00pm

Note: Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, and telework (remote work), may be considered.

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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a finance intern, your work activities may involve:
• Supporting the development of public documents such as First Quarter Finances, The Fall Economic Statement, Third Quarter Finances and the annual provincial budget.
• Supporting the analysis of federal, provincial, and territorial budgets and fiscal policy initiatives as well as transfer programs and intergovernmental relations.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate with a degree, diploma, or post-graduate certificate from a recognized or legally authorized post-secondary institution in the last two years (May 2021-June 2023)
     o Internships are open to persons with disabilities who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023)
     o Internships are open to all Indigenous applicants who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023)
     o Internships are open to all Black applicants who have graduated from an eligible post-secondary program in the last five years (May 2018-June 2023)
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Research and Analytical Skills

• You can identify, research and integrate information which can be used to clarify issues, support policy or program options, and address queries as raised.
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of the policy process.

Communication Skills

• You can prepare and present various documents, including presentations, reports, summaries.
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information and recommendations.

Consultation Skills

• You can engage in consultations with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels to seek and exchange information.
• You can participate and contribute to working groups.

Planning and Organizational Skills

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

Knowledge

• You have knowledge in one or more of the following: public policy, budgeting and/or economics principles and practices, audit, business, finance, accounting, budgeting and/or economics principles and practices.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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