Talent Pool - Ministry of Finance Internship Opportunities

What can I expect to do in this role?

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.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Collegial and professional work culture.
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas.
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.

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

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.

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

The Opportunities

Desk Auditor Intern: (Job ID: 193843/23) - 03301 - Tax Auditor 1

As a desk auditor you will plan and conduct in-depth desk audits of taxpayer returns and refund claims, including obtaining and reviewing financial and non-financial information from various sources, promoting voluntary compliance with Ontario tax legislation, and providing in-depth audit reports.

Communications Intern: (Job ID: 193847/23) - 02701 - Information Officer 1

As a Communications Intern your work activities may include developing and creating social media content
as well as writing and editing communications products such as, briefing notes, fact sheets and newsletters.

Finance Intern: (Job ID: 193845/23) - 20205 - Financial Officer 1 (B/U)

As a Finance Intern you will support the development of public documents such as First Quarter Finances, The Fall Economic Statement, Third Quarter Finances and the annual provincial budget.
You may also support the analysis of federal, provincial, and territorial budgets and fiscal policy initiatives as well as transfer programs and intergovernmental relations.

Human Resources Intern: (Job ID: 193841/23) - I0402A - Human Resources37

As an HR intern, your work will involve supporting the delivery of HR services, activities and programs, by conducting research and analysis, preparing presentations and written material, and coordinating projects.
You may also assist with providing key strategic and operational support to clients in planning for and delivering on business priorities.

Information and Information Technology Intern: (Job ID: 193849/23) - 17152 - Systems Officer 1

As an information and information technology intern, your work activities involve providing programming and technical support in the development and implementation of new and revised business information systems.

Data Analyst Intern: (Job ID: 193851/23) - 17154 - Systems Officer 2

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.

Advisory Services Intern: (Job ID: 193852/23) - 1A007 - Policy01

As an Advisory Services Intern, you will have an opportunity to provide support to all units of Advisory Services through the preparation and organization of information related to tax administration, training, communication, modernization initiatives and public inquiries.

Policy and Program & Service Delivery Interns: (Job ID: 193853/23) - 1A007 - Policy01

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.

How to Apply

For job-specific details, including salary, position duties and full qualifications, and to apply online, by February 21st, 2023 please click on one of the links above or visit Careers and enter the applicable Job ID number in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Talent Acquisition staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with
Ontario's Human Rights Code.

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.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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.