Policy Intern

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Apply By: Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST

Policy Intern (Indigenous Intern)

Job ID:

240489

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Forest Industry Division/ Operations Branch

City:

Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary intern contract for up to 12 months

Job code:

3A007 - Policy03

Salary:

$65, $90,603.00 Per year

About the job

By leading and supporting projects, partnering with ministries, and engaging Indigenous communities and external partners on diverse issues ranging from economic and natural resource development to rights and environmental protection, you will:

• Assist and support various projects and programs.
• Gather information, conduct research and analysis for program initiatives and assist in the preparation of policy options and proposals.
• Assist with the preparation of communication and implementation plans and monitoring.
• Participate on various committees and working/project groups.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
• Have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last four years.
• Are not currently an MNR intern or have not been an MNR intern in the past.
• Must not be a permanent OPS employee.
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Communication and interpersonal skills

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to provide and exchange information, as well as prepare and present briefing and communications materials.
• You have proven interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team, as well as internal and external clients and stakeholders.

Planning and organizational skills

• You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques and experience in project delivery.

Analytical and problem-solving skills

• You can provide policy and program research/knowledge support to projects and branch initiatives.
• You can gather and analyze information to support the development of recommendations and resolutions to issues.

Computer proficiency

• You are fully proficient in common software applications to prepare presentations, and reports, and perform research on the internet/intranet

Additional information:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Monday, February 2, 2026

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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