Student - Municipal Advisor Assistant

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks. - ** LEARN**: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action. - ** GROW**: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences. - ** CONTRIBUTE**: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through **Google Maps (opens in a new tab)** and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations. Notes: - Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries. - Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage. **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?**: **Work Description** As a Municipal Advisor Assistant, you may have the opportunity to support the local government section in its role to provide advice and support to: - Build the capacity of municipalities and service managers to comply with legislation and regulations governing the operations of municipal government, and to use tools and practices to deliver services and infrastructure more efficiently. - Gather local/market intelligence about the capacity of municipalities and disseminate information and practices. - Help service managers implement and meet the objectives of their housing and homelessness plans. - Provide advice and support to municipalities in Central Ontario, and provide relevant information about Central Ontario municipalities to senior management. You may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities: - Conduct research and prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, and letters regarding municipal and affordable housing issues. - Track and provide analysis on the following: - Local/market intelligence - Leading practices - Implementation of initiatives, such as Housing and Homelessness Plans, Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program, and Leader's Forum. - Review and update municipal governance and financial information. - Coordinate the tracking of municipal and affordable housing project documents. - Provide support to the delivery of a leader's forum or learning events for municipal stakeholders by finalizing event materials and logistics. - Attend meetings with municipal government staff and participate in other special projects. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: You must meet **all** eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July): - **Age**: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. - ** Residency**: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment. - ** Work Status**: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: **Technical Skills and Knowledge**: - You have knowledge of local government financial matters, and applicable policies and legislation. **Analytical and Organizational Skills**: - You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines. **Other Requirements**: - You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's