Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: Ontario Heritage Trust – Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Tourism
, Culture and Sport
Division: Acquisition and Conservation Services
City: Toronto
Job Term: 1 Temporary
Job Code: Student 1 – Student Level 1, Student 2 – Student Level 2
Salary: $11.25 – $12.10 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Understanding the job ad – definitions
Posting Status: Open
Job ID: 88669
Apply: Apply Online
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the
summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with
opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and
build professional networks.
Information to assist you with the application process, including the
Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and
locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote
areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Review locations
through Google Maps and select only those cities that you are able to travel to
and work in.
Note: relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
• Assist the natural heritage team in the monitoring, documentation and
management of the Trust’s portfolio of environmentally significant properties
in Ontario that are owned and / or protected by the Trust.
• Assist the Natural Heritage team in organizing, planning and implementing
existing and new natural heritage projects throughout Ontario.
• Perform qualitative and/or quantitative research, analysis and evaluation of
information and data to produce reports.
• Some positions may have field work that may be physically demanding and may
require multi-day trips involving overnight travel.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet the mandatory program eligibility requirements on the first day
of employment to be eligible for these positions.
• Age: You must be a minimum age of 15 years. Some positions require you to be
aged 15-24 years (or 15-29 years for a person with a disability).
• Residency: Student must be a resident of Ontario during the summer of
employment.
• Work Status: You must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution
(currently or for the fall semester), or within 6 months of graduation by the
first day of employment.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents
(e.g. reports, briefing notes, record data).
• You apply your oral communications skills to provide advice to clients.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Background in environmental studies, geography, biology, planning or other
related disciplines.
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word
processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), Adobe suite, databases particularly
Microsoft Access and Adobe Photoshop; email and Internet to conduct research
and prepare a variety of documents.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• Research and analytical skills to evaluate data and provide reports.
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize,
review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other
means.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and
prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines.
Other Requirements
• You are willing to participate in field work that may include multi-day trips
involving overnight travel.
• You must have a valid Ontario G2 Driver’s Licence or equivalent (or higher).
Questions
Personal Information
How did you learn about the Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO)?
Why are you interested in this position?
Program Eligibility
Are you at least 15 years of age or older?
Are you between the ages of 15-24 years old (or 15-29 for a person with a
disability)?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Select your student status:
Will you be living in Ontario from May to August this year?
Work Preferences
Identify which of the following working conditions you are comfortable working
in (Select any that apply) Please note: Not all of these working conditions may
be applicable for this position.
Which cities are you willing to travel to and work in?
Please indicate the first date you are available to start work
Education
Identify up to three current or past fields of study.
Job Requirements
Are you at least 18 years of age or older? (Please note: this is a mandatory
requirement for some positions)
Identify which of the following certifications or licenses you possess: (Please
note: Not all these certifications or licenses may be required for this
position)
Are you bilingual in English and French? (Please note: this is a mandatory
requirement for some positions)
Skills and Qualifications
Identify which of the following general skills you have gained through your
school, volunteer and work activities? (Please note: Not all these skills may
be required for this position)
Identify which of the following specialized skills/knowledge you have gained
through your school, volunteer and work activities? (Please note: Not all these
skills may be required for this position)
Identify which of the following computer applications you have used or have an
understanding of (Select all that apply):
Additional Information:
Address: Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad – definitions Schedule: 33.5 Category: Science Posted
on: Monday, January 4, 2016 Note:
• Positions on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service
Employees Union (OPSEU) and are required to pay union dues, which are
automatically deducted from your pay cheque.
How to apply:
• You must apply online and complete all the mandatory questions on the
application form.
• You must attach one document with your application. We recommend you attach a
cover letter and resume to support the information you provide in your
application. The cover letter and resume document you attach should not exceed
five (5) pages combined.
• You must be 15 years of age or older as of the first day of employment. Some
positions require you to be aged 15 – 24 years, or 15 – 29 years for persons
with a disability, as of the first day of employment (between May and July).
• You must be a resident of Ontario.
• You must be eligible to work in Canada.
• You must be enrolled in a secondary, or post-secondary institution (currently
or for the fall semester) or are within six months of graduation on the first
day of employment, e.g. if you graduated in December, you can apply to and
start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of
that year.
• If you require accommodation to apply, or to complete this application form,
please contact us at SEO@ontario.ca .
Check out the Youth and New Professionals website to learn more about Summer
Employment Opportunities.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public
Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must
disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the
Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of
employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the
Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or
ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former
employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a
specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a
specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely).
The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an
offer of employment. Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 1, 2016
11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an
interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive
employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code
