Cabinet Office: Learn, Experience & Cultivate your Career in the Centre for ExcellenceWhy join the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP)This is an opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture where, together, we will build reciprocal relationships and pathways for Indigenous people to thrive in the OPS. Bring your lived experiences as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit and help us achieve our commitment towards establishing fairness, accessibility, and equity in the OPS. We are looking for individuals dedicated to equity and a strong understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Through working in the OPS over your 12-month contract, you will have the opportunity to effect real change that will have an impact on thousands of OPS employees and pave the way for Indigenous reconciliation within the organization.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more!
For more information about the Indigenous Internship Program, please visit the
Indigenous Internship Program webpage.To learn more about the ministries recruiting for this position, access the following link:
Ministries | ontario.ca. About UsCabinet Office Communications Division:People & Organizational Performance Unit1 Temporary (12 month) opportunity available
The People and Organizational Performance (POP) unit is working to build a world-class public service communications team. Aligning to OPS-wide strategies and corporate commitments the team is focused on three key priorities: to increase representation of the most under-represented groups, build a diverse talent bench, and ensure we have the right people, skills and talent needed to succeed today and tomorrow.
Focus areas include learning and development to increase overall performance, innovation and engagement, talent and succession management to ensure diverse top talent is ready for leadership now and in the future. Additionally, our unit is involved in community engagement and change management to support organizational priorities, enabling effective operations and improving communications and relationships enterprise wide. We utilize workforce data and analytics to measure performance & program effectiveness and track community health.
Corporate Planning and Services Division:Human Resources Strategies and Services Branch4 Temporary (12 month) opportunities available
The Human Resources Strategies and Services Branch and has a unique service delivery model that is out of scope of the HR model employed through much of the Ontario Public Service (OPS). We provide strategic HR consultation and advice to Cabinet Office (CO) and Premier's Office (PO) leaders in all areas of Human Resources including HR Administration & Advisory Services; Recruitment & Strategic Talent Initiatives; Organizational Design; Workforce Management & Planning; Talent Management; Employee Engagement; Diversity & Inclusion; Learning & Development; Strategic Labour Relations; Health, Safety & Wellness and Transformation & Change Management. We work collaboratively with our clients to develop and implement people strategies to enable the Ministry achievement of government priorities and business objectives. At the centre of our people strategies is our North Star drawing the branch's core business lines together – the CO People Plan.
Our clients are driven, creative, talented, inclusive teams who set the bar high. They include:
• Office of the Secretary of the Cabinet Secretary of Cabinet: (
Secretary of Cabinet: Michelle DiEmanuele)
• Cabinet Office Communications (
Deputy Minister Sutton )
• Policy and Delivery (
Deputy Minister Fuller )
• Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs (
Deputy Minister Sutton )
• Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (
Deputy Minister Murray )
• Digital Strategy Office
• Corporate Planning and Services Division
• Office of the Premier
Internships are available in the following units:Strategic Talent Initiatives1 Temporary (12 month) opportunity available
Leads strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives for pro-active talent attraction and development in alignment with the CO People Plan. Designs and implements innovative and inclusive strategies to maximize efforts in attracting talent and to streamline the hiring process.
Cabinet Office Human Resources Consulting1 Temporary (12 month) opportunity available
Provides a broad range of client-focused HR consulting and strategic HR advisory services to support major corporate projects, programs, and initiatives, including FTE Controllership, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design and Change Management, Strategic Labour Relations, Conflict of Interest/Disclosure of Wrongdoing, and EDC/PSC Submissions. Leads the development and implementation of strategies to optimize structural and people needs for organizational effectiveness to accomplish strategic objectives.
Talent and Culture1 Temporary (12 month) opportunity available
Leads capacity building and organizational culture and development projects and initiatives, specifically in the areas of Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Learning and Development, and Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Works collaboratively with CO leaders and staff, as well as enterprise partners, to integrate the CO People Plan into the Ministry's day-to-day practices and activities.
Premiers Office/Ministers Office (POMO) HR Team1 Temporary (12 month) opportunity available
Works closely with the PO to provide strategic consultation and advice in all areas of HR and providing excellence in customer service enabling PO and MO offices to run smoothly and effectively. Provides support for HR matters including HR administration and advice, hiring, onboarding/offboarding, learning & development, attendance management, health safety and wellness, FTE controllership, organizational design and change management.
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?
Working with a team of highly engaged, professional, inclusive, and dedicated leaders, Human Resources interns will be provided with exposure to a diverse set of experiences and the opportunity to gain valuable work skills in the field of HR and organizational development. by contributing to our core business lines of:
• Talent Planning
• Talent Attraction and Retention
• Talent Management and Succession Planning
• Engagement and Belonging
• Organizational Design & Change
• HR Administration & Advisory Services
• Strategic Labour Relations
• Health, Safety, & Wellness
• Growth and Development
• Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility
• Data & Analytics
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 2019-August 2024).
• 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.
• You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
Human Resources/Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of, and ability to interpret, human resources and labour relations policies and principles to support coordination of initiatives and provide project and logistical assistance
• You can interpret legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, collective agreements, policies and procedures related to learning and development, performance management and anti-racist, respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive workplaces
• You have knowledge of Human Resources (HR) information systems, databases and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) to design data collection tools
Research and Analytical Skills:
• You have strong research, analytical and assessment skills to identify, obtain, validate, and review information
•You can analyze and evaluate data to identify trends and have the data visualization skills to present information to senior management for the purpose of informing decision-making
• You have the ability to apply data driven analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and analyze datasets from multiple sources and structure and present it for use as evidence to solve real-life HR business issues
• You can anticipate and identify trends and highlights and analyze findings and relationships between datasets
You can use forecasting models and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis
• You can develop, assess, and prepare reports with outlined solutions and recommendations that support ministry human resource initiatives
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You possess teamwork and collaborative skills to work with colleagues and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts using a positive, collaborative, and values-based approach
• You can participate in and contribute to committees and project teams
• You can help facilitate sessions and interact with a variety of internal and external contacts
• You have demonstrated communication and presentation skills to develop programs and prepare reports, recommendations, presentation decks and other communication materials
Planning and Organizational Skills:
• You have planning and organizational skills to undertake various work activities, balance and manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• You can provide planning and scheduling support for the delivery of branch programs, including gathering and organizing information, leading projects, and tracking deliverables
Computer Proficiency:
• You have 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)
• You have strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of tracking, data entry to ensure the integrity of the data
• You can develop, assess, and prepare products such as presentation decks/placemats/dashboards/reports with recommendations that support ministry human resources initiatives
Collection of Information
The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is designed to support Ontario's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across the province. Information collected for the IIP application will contribute to efforts in building a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible OPS and to provide you with an opportunity to complete an anonymous data survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and for analysis to identify any systemic barriers.
The personal information collected in this application is also necessary for the proper administration of the IIP and will be used for the purpose of validating your eligibility for the program. This competition, and the results from this competition, may also be used in identifiable format by designated representatives in the OPS for consideration of other opportunities in the OPS.
Personal information will be shared in an identifiable format with the OPS Indigenous Equity Branch exclusively for the purposes of tracking the enterprise-wide hiring and retention of Indigenous persons and assessing recruitment and retention priorities for Indigenous staff in the OPS. Information will be retained by the Internships Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat and will be protected in accordance with the principles of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
If you have any questions about the collection and management of your personal information, you may contact us at: CAB.Jobs@ontario.ca.
ConsentBy completing this attestation, you are consenting to the OPS collecting and using your personal information as indicated in this Notice of Collection and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You agree that you are 16 years of age or over, have read and understand this Notice and Consent, and any information you provide will be true and accurate.
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