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 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, 9:30 – 10:00am • Thursday, February 16, 11:30 – 12:00pm NOTE: Flexible work arrangements including [flexible hours, 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?
Policy: Policy interns may participate in a range of activities, including conducting research from internal and external sources, developing policy/program options and recommendations, program design and development, analyzing and evaluating policy information and data, conducting impact assessments, and drafting and preparing a range of materials to support policies and initiatives.
Program and Service Delivery: Program and Service Delivery interns may participate in a range of activities including program design and development, program review and evaluation, researching service delivery models, analyzing delivery processes, developing recommendations, and assisting in stakeholder consultation.
Policy and Program and Service Delivery Placement Information:Policy:5 temporary up to 12 months, Toronto
• Pension Policy Branch, Income Security and Pension Policy Division (7 Queen's Park Cres, Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7)
• Strategic Policy Branch, Office of the Budget (7 Queen's Park Cres, Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7)
• Financial Institutions Policy Branch, Financial Services Policy Division (95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, M7A 1Z1)
• Assessment Policy & Legislation Branch, Provincial Local Finance Division, (95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, M7A 1Z1)
• Corporate and Commodity Taxation Branch, Taxation Policy Division (7 Queen's Park Cres, Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7)
1 temporary up to 12 months, Oshawa or Toronto
• Program Policy and Analytics Branch, Strategy, Stewardship and Program Policy Division (33 King St W, Oshawa, L1H 8H5 or 7 Queen's Park Cres, Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7)
Program and Service Delivery: 1 temporary up to 12 months, Toronto
• Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Government Business Enterprise Division (375 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2J5)
2 temporary up to 12 months, Oshawa
• Stewardship, Learning and Risk Management, Strategy, Stewardship and Program Policy Division (33 King St W, Oshawa, L1H 8H5)
• Advisory, Objections, Appeals and Services Branch, Tax Compliance and Benefits Division, (33 King St W, Oshawa, L1H 8H5)
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.
