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Ministry of Finance Internship Opportunities: Data Analyst

Organization:

Ministry of Finance

Division:

Strategy, Stewardship and Program Policy Division

City:

Oshawa, Toronto

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Temporary - fixed term contract up to 12 months

Job Code:

17154 - Systems Officer 2

Salary:

$1,173.43 - $1,438.96 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open Targeted

Job ID:

193851

Ministry of 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 Session: 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, 9:30 – 10:00am
• Thursday, February 16, 11:30 – 12:00pm

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

The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following satellite office locations:
• 33 King St W, Oshawa
• 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto

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 Data Analyst intern, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with Senior Research Analysts on assignments that involve compiling and analyzing data in order to identify patterns of business-level noncompliance across multiple sectors of the economy.

You will also be invited to bring your ingenuity and critical thinking skills to design an innovative, creative project, leveraging data and disruptive technology to enhance efforts at identifying and mitigating business-level underground economy activity.

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 have the ability to analyze datasets with a variety of tools, process and distil information from a range of sources, including research and scientific data, trends analyses, independent research, and other sources and utilize data, analytics, and data science environments.
• 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 produce data-focused research summaries, reports, and documents.

Communication skills:

• You can create dashboards, reports, and analytical graphics by using different data visualization tools and programming languages/scripts to present insights, support business decision making, and allow the end-user to immerse themselves in the data and discover insights independently.
• You can prepare and present various documents, including presentations, reports, summaries.
• You can clearly and concisely communicate information and recommendations.

Interpersonal and teamwork skills:

• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels to seek and exchange information.

Knowledge:

• You have technical and programming knowledge to assist in the creation, maintenance and support of big data, self-serve analytics, machine learning, advanced analytics (diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive), and artificial intelligence solutions.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region or 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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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.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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