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 InformationThe 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.
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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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.
About the job
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (2 positions at 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 99 Wellesley St. W., Toronto)Policy Division:We're looking for a motivated professional to join our dynamic team to assist on a variety of natural resource management, land claims and Indigenous relations policy projects; conduct research and analysis; assist with the planning and delivery of meetings and workshops and participate on various ministry and inter-ministerial committees and working/project groups.
The successful candidate will have the support of a professional and welcoming team, a hands-on manager to ensure your success and development, and you will be assigned a mentor who will help in your professional growth.
Ontario Science Centre (1 position at 770 Don Mills Road Toronto)Strategic Initiatives / Science:We are looking for a motivated, highly creative individual to join our team. The person in this position will be working with the science department in the Strategic Initiatives branch and will assist the team in developing an Indigenous Framework which will guide future work for the center. The framework will be detail actions that the organization can take for reconciliation and to enhance relationships with our Indigenous individuals, communities and organizations. This person will also work with teams to assess current offerings – programs and exhibits to understand relevance and opportunities to incorporate Indigenous knowledge.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• 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 within the last five years of May 2018-June 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.
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Identification Specialized Knowledge:
• You have nowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics.
• You have knowledge of lands, natural resources and development issues in Ontario.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to provide and exchange information, as well as prepare and present briefing and communications material.
• You have proven interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team, as well as internal and external clients and partners, and can participate in and contribute to committees and projects.
Research and analytical skills:
• You can conduct research and environmental scans and analyze and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.
Project management and organizational skills:
• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines. • You can assist with the planning and delivery of meetings, events, and workshops.
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques and experience in project delivery
Computer proficiency:
• You are fully proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, event promotions, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet.