Indigenous Internship Program - Financial Management Intern (2)
Location
Sudbury, ON | Canada
Job description
Why join the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP)
This is an opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture where, together, we will build reciprocal relationships and pathways for Indigenous people to thrive in the OPS. Bring your lived experiences as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit and help us achieve our commitment towards establishing fairness, accessibility, and equity in the OPS. We are looking for individuals dedicated to equity and a strong understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Through working in the OPS over your 12-month contract, you will have the opportunity to effect real change that will have an impact on thousands of OPS employees and pave the way for Indigenous reconciliation within the organization.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more!
For more information about the Indigenous Internship Program, please visit the Indigenous Internship Program webpage.
Please note: The headquarters for these positions will vary, based on the ministry, and are specified in the job ads below; however, alternate work arrangements may be available.
To learn more about the ministries recruiting for this position, access the following link:
Ministries | ontario.ca.
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?
Business Planning and Financial Reporting
• Assists in the development of quarterly and annual financial reports and estimates preparation.
• Contributes to the analysis of the financial and administrative implications of ministry proposals.
• Interprets current Treasury Board directives and guidelines regarding business processes and budget planning and helps to develop internal communications materials and resources for ministry staff.
• Identifies and analyses the financial impacts of new and changing programs.
Financial and In-year Expenditure Management
• Contributes to internal analysis on the utilization of human and financial resources, program performance, and corporate control and reporting requirements.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the estimates preparation, budget allocations, quarterly and annual financial management reporting, and other financial processes for the Ministry.
• Provides assurance and consulting services to add value and improve an organization's operations.
Other duties as assigned.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate from a recognized or legally authorized post-secondary institution in the last five years (May 2019-August 2024).
• You must self-identify as an Indigenous person. 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.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
Knowledge
• You have knowledge of general financial and accounting principles, policies and processes, including budget and financial forecasting and estimates planning.
• You have knowledge of general approaches and considerations for resource planning, business planning, program development and performance measurement.
• You have knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles to contribute to ministry assessments on financial and non-financial issues.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
• You can analyze financial information and provide input into business planning, expenditure management and financial decision-making processes.
• You can assist in the analysis of ministry and program proposals for accuracy and completeness and consolidate and report program financial performance data, identify variances and risks, and areas for further analysis.
Communication and interpersonal skills
• You have the ability to prepare reports, make presentations and provide explanations and advice.
• You can establish effective working relationships and participate on committees, project teams and working groups.
Planning and organizational skills
• You are able to manage multiple tasks, determine work priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
Computer skills
• You are proficient using information and financial management programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet and email).
Collection of Information
The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) is designed to support Ontario's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across the province. Information collected for the IIP application will contribute to efforts in building a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible OPS and to provide you with an opportunity to complete an anonymous data survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and for analysis to identify any systemic barriers.
The personal information collected in this application is also necessary for the proper administration of the IIP and will be used for the purpose of validating your eligibility for the program. This competition, and the results from this competition, may also be used in identifiable format by designated representatives in the OPS for consideration of other opportunities in the OPS.
Personal information will be shared in an identifiable format with the OPS Indigenous Equity Branch exclusively for the purposes of tracking the enterprise-wide hiring and retention of Indigenous persons and assessing recruitment and retention priorities for Indigenous staff in the OPS. Information will be retained by the Internships Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat and will be protected in accordance with the principles of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
If you have any questions about the collection and management of your personal information, you may contact the Internships Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat at:
[email protected] Consent By completing this attestation, you are consenting to the OPS collecting and using your personal information as indicated in this Notice of Collection and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You agree that you are 16 years of age or over, have read and understand this Notice and Consent, and any information you provide will be true and accurate.
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