Student - Policy and Analysis Jobs - North York, Canada - Various Ministries

Various Ministries

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North York, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Policy and Programs Assistant
Research Assistant

Summer Employment Opportunities website.
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 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.

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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?:

Policy and Programs Assistant Work Description:
As a Policy and Programs Assistant, you will be supporting a team in policy and/or program planning and delivery.

You may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

Conduct research, perform analysis, and synthesize information and data (e.g. develop summaries, options, recommendations, etc.)
Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create a variety of documents.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.

Research Assistant Work Description:

As a Policy Research Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

Collect and record data and samples.
Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create a variety of documents.
Perform qualitative and/or quantitative research, analysis, and evaluation of information and data to produce reports and/or identify trends.
Provide customer service assistance by responding to public and/or internal inquiries.
Some positions may include field work that may be physically demanding and may require multiday trips involving overnight travel.
Field work may include assisting district staff with research field studies, as well as with technical inspections and investigations.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.

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.

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Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
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Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Job Requirements for Policy and Programs Assistant:

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Analytical and Organizational Skills

You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings, and summarize information.
You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Job Requirements for Research Assistant:

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills and Knowledge

You have knowledge of and experience with research methods, data collection, and data management, including tracking, data entry, maintaining databases, and statistical analysis.

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 are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
You are willing and able to participate in field work that may include multiday trips involving overnight travel.
Some positions may require a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Summer Opportunities:
We offer a variety of job types in diverse career fields.

See what other summer opportunities are currently available Also, check out all the

other student and new professional opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.

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