Indigenous Internship Program – Workforce Planning Intern

Indigenous Internship Program

The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is a 12-month paid internship program designed to provide recent Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) post-secondary graduates, with the opportunity to gain professional level work experience and a pathway through which they can build and develop transferable skills that can be used to gain sustained employment in their field of choice.

You must self-identify as an Indigenous person to be eligible for this program. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

Personal Information

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. To enable this commitment and advance broader organizational objectives, this dedicated internship has been created for eligible applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person. As part of the application process, all applicants must respond to a self-attestation. Applicants who do not self-identify as Indigenous or who choose not to identify will not be eligible.

What makes working in the Ontario Public Service great

Working in the public service has real meaning and impact on the lives of Ontarians. What we do matters, and you can grow your career here. From economic growth to health and social justice, we offer career opportunities in multiple disciplines and business areas to match your passion. Our strength is the diversity of our people and the ideas we generate. We value trust, fairness, diversity, creativity, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to be an employer of first choice.

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.

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?

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (1 position at 222 Jarvis Street (6th Floor), Toronto, ON or 301 St. Paul Street (4th Floor), St. Catharine's, ON)

Do you have strong analytical skills with a background in human resources? Are you a results-oriented, strategic thinker, who can provide sound advice and support on HR initiatives and issues? If so, consider this challenging role as Workforce Planning Intern with the Corporate Services Branch, Infrastructure Technology Services Division (ITS) with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.

The Workforce Planning Intern role will be expected to contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture, and to a collaborative team through the development and delivery of workforce strategies and projects, recruitment initiatives, learning and development programs and talent management. The role involves consulting with Human Resource (HR) partners to ensure alignment with HR policies and practices, as well as supporting obtaining approvals through tracking, monitoring, and conducting analysis of workforce data and analytics to support divisional priorities and objectives.

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 five years (May 2018-August 2023).
• You must self-identify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Select here to view information about Indigenous Self-Identification.

Human Resources/Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of and ability to interpret human resources and labour relations policies, principles to support coordination of initiatives and provide project and logistical assistance.
• Ability to interpret legislation such as collective agreements, policies, and procedures related to HR Administration, learning and development and talent management.
• You have knowledge of and ability to interpret recruitment policies, principles and techniques.
• You have knowledge of Human Resources (HR) information systems and data bases to access the data and gather appropriate information for specific HR-related purposes and prepare various information summaries.

Analytical and Organizational Skills:

• You have the ability to conduct research and access information to support the division in preparing a range of reports on research findings as well as assist with the coordination of various initiatives, projects and issues with strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of tracking and data entry.
• You have planning and organizational skills, to undertake various work activities, balance and manage multiple tasks; meet deadlines.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills to develop programs and prepare reports, recommendations, presentation decks and communication materials to help facilitate sessions and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• You possess teamwork and collaborative skills to achieve results using a positive attitude to work with colleagues and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with software applications such as MS Office Suite and collaboration tools to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations, and run online meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

Other Summer Opportunities

We offer a variety of summer jobs in diverse career fields. See what summer opportunities are currently available!

Also, check out all the other student and new professional opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.

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 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 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.