Indigenous Internship Program
2 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?**: Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with conducting field/technical investigations relating to the more routine, non-complex pollution complaints.
- Collect samples and required data; interpreting results; determining if deficiencies exist.
- Consult with senior environmental officers to initiate prompt responses to unsafe conditions of drinking water.
- Assist in discussing the performance and operation of non-complex inspection points.
- Provide support scheduling follow up inspections in a timely fashion.
- Assist in preparing and submitting a report of findings with recommendations under the technical guidance of Senior Environmental Officer.
- Will be using a wide variety of manual and electronic devices and equipment for data purposes.
- Review data for completeness and compliance.
- Routine monitoring of drinking water supplies, wastewater treatment facilities.
- Preparing correspondence such as letters, minutes of meetings and inspection reports.
- Assisting the Supervisors/Senior Environmental Officer in liaising with stakeholders to provide or obtain information and explain ministry policies and practices
**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.
**Knowledge**:
- You have knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, guidelines, abatement procedures and programs
- You have knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial and municipal environmental controls, waste management
- You have knowledge of sample collection and field measurement techniques
- You have knowledge of conducting inspections and audits, and in regulating and influencing behavior to achieve compliance
**Skills**:
- You have well-developed oral, written communication and interpersonal skills to deal with public, municipal and industrial officials
- You have written skills to produce clear, concise, and grammatically correct documents
- You have the ability to communicate regulatory requirements, explain findings, results, and actions
- You have the ability to work with diverse client groups
- You demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, problems and outcome
- You demonstrate judgment to develop strategies when dealing with complex, contentious issues.
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