PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN (INDIGENOUS) - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Experience working in the Ontario Public Service – grow your future.The OPS is dedicated to recruiting and advancing top talent while building a diverse public service that is reflective of Ontarios population and communities. This exciting opportunity offers recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates the opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable work experience with one of Canadas top employers.Interested in a career in the agri-food sector Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Agriculture Development Branch in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). OMAFRA is a global leader unleashing the potential of Ontarios rural and agri-food systems. Consider joining a ministry that supports Ontarios ability to produce food and ensure food safety while allowing the agri-food and rural economies to prosper.Visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs to learn more about our work, and sign up for an upcoming virtual Applicant Information Session on July 27 orAugust 3 where youll hear more about our ministrys Indigenous Internship opportunities, our culture, learn tips on how to apply and have an opportunity to ask questions.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.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.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 Ontarios 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 roleJoin the ministrys core team of agricultural specialists responsible for providing advice and information to Ontario farmers relating to crop and livestock agricultural production (crops and livestock) and business management. The Agriculture Development Branch is involved in key research projects and applying findings from those projects when developing best management practices. The team promotes technical and high-quality agricultural production through the application of best management practices, on-farm quality assurance programs and plant and animal health strategies. The branch also provides business management resources that assist clients with farm business development.As the Agriculture Development Branchs Intern, you have a unique work environment that offers many different experiences ranging from hands-on field scouting work to communications initiatives, stakeholder relationships, and determining research priorities and areas of innovation. You will have the opportunities to:

• Be a key project contributor to event and conference planning and support, including but limited to:
• Planning and delivery of the 2023 education program for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention and support OMAFRA trade-show booth; and
• Planning and delivery of the 2023 Southwestern Dairy Symposium and OMAFRA trade-show booth.

• Co-lead the research and development of an Information Management Framework for the branch.
• Provide program design input affecting crop and livestock programming by supporting the research and programming options under the next Policy Framework that assist crop and livestock productivity.
• Work directly with horticulture crops specialists to gain field experience scouting for pests and gathering data for collaborative research projects with academia and industry.

This internship position offers a hybrid work arrangementwith the ability to work both remotely (work from home) and within an OMAFRA office. OMAFRA has office locations across the province and the Intern may be able to work from one of the ministrys following offices depending on office space availability and operational feasibility:

• Ministry Headquarters: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph or 77 Grenville Street, Toronto
• North Region: Fort Frances, Gore Bay, New Liskeard, Thunder Bay or Verner
• Central Region: Elora, Midhurst or Simcoe
• East Region: Brighton, Kemptville or Lindsay
• Southwest Region: Clinton, London, Ridgetown, Stratford or Woodstock

How do I qualifyMandatory

• You must have graduated from a college or university, with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate, within the past 5 years.
• You must be an Indigenous person (i.e. First Nations, Métis, Inuit).

View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationProject management and organizational skills:

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

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 material.
• You have proven interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with your team, as well as internal and external clients and partners, and can participate in and contribute to committees and projects.

Research and analytical skills:

• You can conduct research and environmental scans, and analyze and compile information/data into an understandable format.
• You have knowledge of performance measurement methodologies and evaluation techniques.

Computer proficiency:

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

OMAFRA Indigenous Internship Program Applicant Information SessionInterested in learning more about this position and how we work We are hosting a virtual Open House where youll hear directly from our team about our Indigenous Internship opportunities, our ministry culture, learn tips on how to apply and have an opportunity for a Q&A period.If you are interested in joining our virtual open house, please sign up for the event on July 27 or August 3, 2022.For any questions related to OMAFRAs Indigenous Internship Program please connect with Carrie Connelly at Carrie.Connelly@ontario.ca.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 283 Church St, Fort Frances, North Region or 35 Meredith St, Gore Bay, North Region or 280 Armstrong St, New Liskeard, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 11790 Hwy 64, Verner, North Region or 6484 Wellington Rd 7, Elora, West Region or 1283 Blue Line Rd, Simcoe, West Region or 95 Dundas St E, Brighton, East Region or 59 Ministry Rd, Kemptville, East Region or 322 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 100 Don St, Clinton, West Region or 120 Main St E., Ridgetown, West Region or 667 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 63 Lorne Ave E, Stratford, West Region or 401 Lakeview Dr, Woodstock, West Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: InternshipsPosted on: Wednesday, July 6, 2022Quick Apply

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