Student - Project and Communications Assistant

*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 Transportation
1 positions at 949 Mcdougall St, Windsor

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
8 positions at 1 Stone Rd, Guelph
1 position at 245 Marlborough St N, Blenheim

Ministry of Children and Youth Services
13 positions at 600 Sanatorium Rd, London

Ministry of Community and Social Services*
2 positions at 217 York St, London

*Positions at the Ministry of Community and Social Services may require frequent travel to various locations in Ontario, including rural locations, and require that you hold a valid Class G drivers' license. The Ministry will provide a vehicle for travel. You may also be required to work an irregular work week, and may require overnight travel. The Ministry will reimburse all travel expenses.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:
• Support a team in project work and/or communications planning and delivery
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Prepare, edit and proofread various communication/project documents (e.g. presentations, marketing material, web content, news release, communications, etc.)
• Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create various documents
• Support a team in planning, organizing and coordinating communication and/or project activities (e.g. developing presentations & marketing material, planning.) conferences, events, tours etc.)
• Conduct research and perform analysis (i.e. communication reports, presentations, project plans etc.)
• Work with graphics, web publishing, photo library and/or working with project management software
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

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 verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to respond to phone, email and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public
• 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 in writing, editing, and proofreading various communication documents
• You apply your knowledge and/or experience with graphics and/or web publishing and project management software
• You apply your knowledge and/or experience with Photo library to provide stock imagery for ministry initiatives

Analytical Skills Organizational Skills
• You use the Internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You input data accurately and generate reports, paying close attention to details You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You support multiple projects and plan, coordinate and schedule a range of activities ensuring deadlines are met
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

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.