Ontario Public Service

Ontario Internship Program

Government of Ontario Priorities

Economy Education Health Care

Environment Community Energy

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Ontario Public Service

MISSION VISION

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Premier

Ministers

Parliamentary Assistants

Chief of Staff

Ministers’ Staff

Premier’s Office Staff

Ontario Public Service (non partisan)

Elected Officials Political Staff

Government of Ontario Structure

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Cabinet Office

Deputy Ministers

Ontario Public Service

Secretary of Cabinet

The OPS Values guide our behaviour and relationships in working with each

other and people outside the organization:

Our Values

Trust

Fairness

Diversity

Excellence

Creativity

Responsiveness Efficiency

Collaboration

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60,000+

Employees

24+

Ministries

Employer of Choice

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Key OPS Initiatives

Diversity in the OPS

We are working in an environment that values

diversity – the OPS is committed to zero tolerance

of discrimination and harassment

Greening the OPS

We are making efforts to further reduce our energy

consumption across the OPS, transform us into a

green consumer and buyer, and to develop a

“green” culture among all employees

Employee Networks

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Aboriginal

Network

OPS Pride

Network

East Asian

Network

Meaningful work – make a difference in the lives of the citizens and businesses of

Ontario!

Chance to move around to various positions while staying with the same employer

Advancement and growth opportunities

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Benefits of Working for the OPS

Organizational focus on a diverse

workforce

Organizational focus on health and

wellness to promote work-life balance

Competitive salaries and wages

Comprehensive benefits packages

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• Two year, full-time, paid entry-level opportunity for recent graduates in

a wide range of ministries across the province.

Eligibility Criteria of the 2016 OIP recruitment cycle:

• have graduated with diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate

within the last 2 years (May 2014 – June 2016);

• are legally entitled to work in Canada; and

• are not currently an OIP intern or have not been an OIP intern in the

past.

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Focus Areas

Candidates apply to internships in one of the following focus areas:

Business and Financial Planning

Communications

Human Resources (HR)

Information & Information Technology (I&IT)

Labour Relations

Policy Development

Program Service Delivery

• The internship is comprised of two one-year assignments in the

same focus area.

• Interns are assigned a placement manager and a mentor for

each assignment.

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Focus Area Information

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While many placements are

expected to be in the Greater

Toronto Area (GTA), placements

are also available in the Central,

Eastern, Northern and Western

regions.

Candidates indicate preferred

work locations on their

application forms first and

second preference; however, the

OIP cannot guarantee that

placements will be available in

all parts of the province. Note: The OIP does not provide

reimbursement of relocation

costs.

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OIP Recruitment Cycle for New Hires

OIP Application

Stage

Application Screening

Written Test Interview & Reference

Checks

Job Offers

JAN UARY

Late JAN

FEBRUARY MARCH

APRIL

START

2016 OIP

Intake

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The OIP hires approximately 100 first

year interns each year. There are 150-

170 interns generally in the program in

either in 1st or 2nd placements

• 2015, 69 interns were hired;

• 2014, 110 interns were hired;

• 2013, 76 interns were hired;

• 2012, 94 interns were hired;

• 2011, 90 interns were hired.

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• Accelerate your career in the OPS while making a difference

• Gain valuable experience in two one-year work assignments

• Network and connect with valuable professional contacts

• Receive ongoing mentoring, coaching and learning opportunities

• Earn a competitive annual salary approximately $43,300 - $50,000

depending on focus area

• Join the Ontario Public Service, make a difference, and be part of a new

generation of public service professionals.

Why Apply to OIP

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• Use complete sentences when providing responses to the questions. Marks will be

deducted for the use of bullet points and abbreviations with the exception of

acronyms.

• Be concise. Focus your application on how your skills and experience relate to the

focus area you have selected.

• Be selective. You don't have to “tell all”. Stick to what's relevant and marketable that

speaks to the skills required for the focus area you have selected.

• Be honest and accurate. False statements in your application may result in

rescinding an employment offer (or denial or immediate termination of employment).

• Proofread and pay attention to detail. Take the time to make sure the information that

you are using is correct and error-free. Review your application at different times with

rest periods in between readings. When your mind is fresh you will be much more

effective in catching typos and other grammatical errors.

• Be professional. Use professional language in your application.

Application Tips

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• More information about the program can be found by visiting us at

www.ontario.ca/careers

• Select Youth and New Professionals

• Internships and Co-ops

• Ontario Internship Program

If you have a question related to the Ontario Internship Program

please read the section on Frequently Asked Questions on the

website or email us at Contact.OIP@ontario.ca

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