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Student - Policy and Programs Assistant
Organization:
Various Ministries
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
City:
Various Locations - Toronto
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
36 Temporary positions between 10 - 16 weeks duration
Job Code:
Student 1 - Student Level 1, Student 2 - Student Level 2
Salary:
$11.00 - $11.85 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.
Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.
To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources
Detailed Position Breakdown:
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
4 positions at 1075 Bay St, Toronto
1 position at 56 Wellesley St, Toronto
5 positions at 5700 Yonge St, North York
1 positions at 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto
Ministry of Environment
3 positions at 2 St Clair Ave W, Toronto
Ministry of Transportation
1 position at 777 Bay St, Toronto
Ministry of Environment
3 positions at 135 St Clair Ave W, Toronto
Ministry of Labour
1 position at 180 Dundas St W, Toronto
2 positions at 400 University Ave, Toronto
Ministry of Education
6 positions at 900 Bay St, Toronto
1 position at 777 Bay St, Toronto
Ministry of Finance
1 position at 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
7 positions at 33 Bloor St E, Toronto
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
• Support a team in policy and/or program planning and delivery
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Conduct research, perform analysis and synthesize information and data (develop summaries, options, recommendations etc.)
• Prepare and file correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, prepare documents and manage schedules, organize and schedule activities
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below
How do I qualify?
Qualification Requirements
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)
• You apply your customer service skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
• You apply your knowledge and/or experience with policy development principles to support policy and/or program related work
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You use the Internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A , N/A
Category:
Student Summer Employment Opportunities
Posted on:
Friday, February 15, 2013
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 Friday, March 1, 2013 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
