Indigenous Internship Program

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Toronto, Canada Various Ministries Full time

**Indigenous Internship Program**

The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is a 12-month paid internship program designed to provide recent Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) post-secondary graduates with the opportunity to gain professional-level work experience and a pathway through which they can build and develop transferable skills that can be used to gain sustained employment in their field of choice.

You must self-identify as an Indigenous person to be eligible for this program. 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.

**Personal Information**

**What makes working in the Ontario Public Service great**

Working in the public service has real meaning and impact on the lives of Ontarians. What we do matters, and you can grow your career here. From economic growth to health and social justice, we offer career opportunities in multiple disciplines and business areas to match your passion. Our strength is the diversity of our people and the ideas we generate. We value trust, fairness, diversity, creativity, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to be an employer of first choice.

**Please note**: Some IIP positions may have flexible work arrangements (i.e., hybrid or remote). To view the flexible work arrangements, please review the individual ministry headings noted below for this information.

**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?**:
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**Strategic Human Resources Branch**
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- support a team of human resources professionals by assisting in the design, development and implementation of corporate initiatives related to leadership & learning, talent management, health, safety & wellness, youth programming, and organizational development;
- provide coordination support for projects, services and activities in the Branch, including assisting in scheduling, drafting agendas, assembling material, and preparing presentations and meeting notes;
- have the opportunity to participate in learning & development and mentoring opportunities designed to support your own career growth and development..

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- Supporting the HR Business Advisors responsible for leading the ministry's Strategic Labour Relations;
- Supporting the HR Business Advisors responsible for providing HR advice and client services;
- Supporting the OMAFRA Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG) and the Diversity Career Champions Program (DCCP);
- Co-leading the research, development, and delivery of a Leadership Symposium;
- Co-leading the delivery of Onboard OMAFRA;
- Co-leading the research, communications, and delivery of mental health events and digital presence regarding accessibility.

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