Indigenous Internship Program
4 weeks ago
**Why 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**.
**Please note**:The headquarters for these positions will vary, based on the ministry, and are specified in the job ads below; however, alternate work arrangements may be available.
To learn more about the ministries recruiting for this position, access the following link**:Ministries | ontario.ca.**
**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?**: Research, Analysis and Program Support
- Conducts research and data collection from internal/external sources (e.g., legislation, regulations, policies and programs in other ministries or jurisdictions, scans, surveys, etc.) for specific assignments in support of policy and program development.
- Gains knowledge of the government decision-making, approvals and policy development processes towards achieving government key priorities.
- Conducts studies and environmental scans to keep apprised of issues/developments with potential impact on the branch/division/ministry.
- Analyzes and evaluates policy/program information and data, conducts impact assessments, and identifies issues, trends and key linkages.
Special Projects
- Participates in policy and planning development projects in support of government priorities (e.g., program delivery standards in education/health/social service delivery; environment and natural resources protection; provincial and international economic growth; public infrastructure development in partnership with Ontario's communities; alternative approaches to Ontario's criminal justice system).
- Contributes to working groups and task forces.
Stakeholder Consultation and Liaison
- Consults with policy staff on assignment requirements and approaches, assesses stakeholder impact, and assists with communication and policy implementation plans.
- Liaises with other branches/ministries to retrieve information and responds to inquiries from other ministries or levels of government.
- Consults with stakeholders to obtain input/feedback on policy/program initiatives. Identifies and tracks/monitors issues, including stakeholder concerns, and prepares summaries of findings for senior staff.
Materials Preparation
- Assists with the preparation of a range of materials and draft analyses for senior policy staff, and contributes to policy/program reports, options papers, House Book notes, contentious issues reports, correspondence and briefing materials for use by management. Drafts materials to support proposed policies and initiatives.
- Prepares presentations, visual representations, and background materials to communicate policy/program changes.
- Provide research findings and policy options to support decision-making.
**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.
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