Indigenous Internship Program

4 weeks ago

North Bay, Canada Various Ministries Full time

**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?**:

- Assisting with the development of operational policy, procedures and guidance for the program area by: researching and preparing background reports and discussion papers (e.g., gathering, analysing, evaluating and summarizing information from a variety of sources), developing and evaluating policy options, drafting and reviewing operational policies, procedures and other guidance, and making recommendations to management.
- Preparing communications products, briefing materials and supporting issues management by: summarizing the findings of information and knowledge management projects; drafting briefing materials on issues which set out situational information or seek direction, including options and recommendations; and, gathering information to provide timely responses to inquiries on the status of issues.
- Assisting in planning for and participating in engagement with the public and Indigenous people by: drafting agendas and making arrangements for hosting meetings; and, recording, organizing, summarizing and managing records of the engagement that occurs at these events.
- Assisting with data management projects.

**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**:

- Knowledge of Ontario's Indigenous peoples, culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics, to work effectively with a team focused on Indigenous Relations and to contribute to regional goals and initiatives.
- Knowledge of tools and techniques for gathering, analyzing, evaluating and summarizing information, and developing and evaluating policy options and recommendations.
- Knowledge of public consultation processes, tools and techniques in order to assist in the design, administration and recording of engagement with public and Indigenous people at meetings, workshop and open houses.
- Knowledge of indigenous cultures and traditions.
- Knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes.

**Communication and interpersonal Skills**:

- You can provide and exchange information, and prepare and present material.
- You can participate in meetings, and communicate to stakeholders and Indigenous people in a clear, concise,

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