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Student – Projects Assistant
Organization:
Various Ministries
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
City:
Baldwin, Chapleau, Kenora, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury
Language of Position(s):
Both English and bilingual
Job Term:
11 Temporary positions between 7 – 9 weeks duration
Job Code:
Student 1 - Student Level 1
Salary:
$11.00 - $11.00 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
*Targeted to High School 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 Government Services
1 position at 420 Queen St E, P6A 1Z7, Sault Ste Marie
1 position at 220 Main St S, P9N 1T2, Kenora
Ministry of Labour
2 positions at 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, P3E 6B5, Sudbury
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
1 position at Hwy 17, 1.6 Km Of Mckerrow, L0E 1A0, Baldwin - This position is bilingual
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
3 positions at 159 Cedar St, P3E 6A5, Sudbury - 1 position is bilingual
Ministry of Natural Resources
2 positions at 190 Cherry Street, Chapleau
1 position at 3301 Trout Lake Road, North Bay
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Working under the guidance and supervision of team members to support the day to day workflow of the project
• Make copies of correspondence and other printed material for branch/unit/project meetings
• Maintain office filing system by regularly updating key documents (e.g. employee telephone directory, emergency contact list etc.); reorganizing or collating information as and when required
• Perform basic data entry functions and prepare documents for distribution
• Perform basic research using the Internet
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
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.
Some positions may require candidate(s) to be bilingual in English and French.
Skills
The following skills will be developed on the job:
• Verbal, written and listening communication skills by understanding processes and guidelines & preparing documents (e.g. basic reports, recording data etc.)
• Organizational skills by collecting and organizing files, reports and other documents
• Time management skills by working in a busy environment to meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Required Skills & Work Habits:
• Follow directions and seek clarification
• Attention to detail to record information accurately
• Work in collaboration with others in a team setting and taking initiative on routine tasks
• Familiarity with the Internet and web-based tools e.g. to perform research on site engines and/or social media
• Being punctual
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A
Category:
Student Summer Employment Opportunities
Posted on:
Friday, March 29, 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, April 12, 2013 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.
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.
