Internship Opportunities

The Yunus Emre Institute provides the opportunity for a 3 month internship for undergraduate
students currently studying social studies in areas directly related to language, culture, art and
history or other such areas as finance, information management and documentation or human
resource management. With such internship, students have the opportunity to gain knowledge
and skills in their field of study and can take advantage of all scientific and practical
opportunities in the scope of the Institute.
The areas of work for students taking internship at the Institute are, in general, as follows:
Assisting in the development of resources for lesson tools and materials,
Classification for the library and registering of assets,
Being involved with the organisation of activities conducted concerning language, culture, arts
and history,
Participating in activities concerning the Directorates of Human Resources, Financial Affairs
and Technical Administration,
Fulfilling tasks required of them in regards to other activities of the Institute in coordination
with the other units of the Institute.
Student interns at our Institute shall be selected based on an average score obtained from their
annual general grade average, foreign language grade and an interview to assess their
knowledge of their field.

During the internship period, you will be exposed to these areas:
Responsibilities:
*To assist Secretary /Management Executive in providing secretarial and
administration support to Director's office.
*To assist in secretarial and adminstration functions such as typing of letters,
memos,reports, proposals, presentations, travelling arrangement, exhibition
preparation, brochure etc.
*To make sure proper filing and records of documents and related documents
are passed to respective individual accordingly.
Focus Area Information
Business and Financial Planning
Communications
Human Resources
Information and Information Technology
Labour Relations
Policy Development
Program and Service Delivery
Project Management
Human Resources
Human Resources in the Ontario Public Service
The Ontario Public Service is modernizing its human resources (HR) to deliver services that are
strategic, process-smart, integrated, customer focused and cost effective.
HR professionals provide key strategic and operational support to clients in planning for and
delivering on business priorities, and in developing and delivering modern enterprise human
resource strategies, policies, programs and services that support the OPS as an employer of
choice.
Skills and Abilities
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities including:
Customer service, to anticipate and identify the needs of the clients in order to provide
better or more convenient services, while supporting the organizations goals and
objectives. Customers/clients may include the public, co-workers, other branches,
divisions or ministries
Relationship management and consulting skills in order to build effective relationships
with line managers to help them strategically manage their human resources to achieve
organizational goals, and to work in a team-based work environment where there is
shared responsibility for achieving organizational goals
Written and verbal communication skills to articulate HR strategies, initiatives, options
and advice, to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues regarding HR
decisions and outcomes
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, collective agreements and policies, such as
Ontario Labour and Employment Legislation, multiple collective agreements and a wide
range of HR policies, procedures and guidelines related to recruitment, health, safety
and wellness, performance management, and learning and development
Work management and organizational skills to manage multiple activities for the
accomplishment of a defined set of desired end results. This includes prioritizing tasks,
managing workload, time management, and workplace organization and the ability to
meet deadlines.
What to Expect
As a human resources intern, your work could include:
Strategic Human Resources
Develop ministry related workforce reports to support business decisions
Analysis of ministry workforce trends, gaps and opportunities to inform strategy
development
Develop and implement change management strategies to support achievement of
ministry business objectives, including organizational assessment/diagnostics
Develop and deploy employee engagement programs
Implement/report on corporate HR plans and programs at the ministry level.
Regional Human Resources Service Delivery
Provide quality service-oriented advice to clients by interpreting and applying
appropriate legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
Provide advice and coaching to front-line managers on a variety of HR management
issues.
Regional Recruitment Service Delivery
Provide end-to-end recruitment services for all positions (excluding executive group)
Provide proactive outreach and strategic recruitment initiatives for the region
Interpret and apply appropriate legislation, collective agreements, policies and
procedures when providing advice to clients
Provide employee advisory services including interview coaching, resume writing and
advice on learning and development
Regional responsibility for administration of job trades, job transfers and lateral
transfers.
Enterprise Human Resources Services
1) Employee Health, Safety and Wellness
Assist in providing specialist services to line mangers, OPS employees and HR business
units in the areas of workforce health and safety, ergonomic education and assessment,
workplace safety audits and injury support
Participate in the development of corporate wellness programs and implementation
planning
Research health and safety issues and related legislation.
2) Total Compensation Services
Participate in the design, documentation and determination of the work performed in
the OPS by developing, writing and classifying job descriptions
Work with Job Evaluation Consultant to respond to and defend classification grievances
with programs manager
Support the development, maintenance, management and controllership of the OPS job
evaluation process, policies, standards and practices.
3) Enterprise Executive Services
Support talent management activities, assess learning needs and participate in
development of learning solutions
Support and participate in executive recruitment activities.
4) Centre for Learning
Support the regional delivery of OPS training, courses and program curriculum.
5) HR Policy and Planning
Develop, review and analyze workforce reports and metrics
Participate in the development of corporate HR policies and strategy.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning of your career in the Ontario Public Service.
An internship is an opportunity to learn and develop your human resources skills in the public
service. An internship in this area can prepare you for a career as a/an:
Business and Financial Planning
Business and Financial Planning in the Ontario Public Service
With an annual budget of approximately $86 billion the business of managing the governments
finances is no small task. The business and financial planning professionals of the Ontario Public
Service (OPS) make sure the government manages public funds in a way that is accountable,
efficient and results-oriented.
As a Business and Financial Planning Intern you will be part of this team. The Ontario Internship
Program is looking for talented individuals who understand and thrive in the world of business
and finance. In this role you will provide financial advice and expertise to clients and
stakeholders, forecast and monitor business expenditures, and perform expenditure
management and analysis. You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable training and
experience that will assist towards acquiring an accounting or financial designation. You will
also be exposed to government accounting policy development, planning and decision making
processes.
Interns Specializing in business and financial planning have worked on a wide range of
innovative and exciting projects including assessing financial proposals, evaluating ministry-
wide management processes and business practices, and preparing the annual ministry
business plan.
If you have a passion for business and finance, and are ready to accept real challenges and
responsibilities, then build your career with us.
Skills and Abilities
We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge and can demonstrate a variety of skills and
abilities including:
Accounting/finance skills: demonstrates knowledge and an understanding of various
accounting principles and systems (particularly accrual accounting) and the ability to
analyze and prepare financial statements and reports
Analytical skills: the process of analyzing information for trends and relevant findings,
drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on findings and
communicating results
Business planning skills involves identifying key business objectives and goals for the
organization and to consider the variety of factors that impact the organization and
establish goals that account for those factors
Communicating effectively refers to effectively writing and orally presenting
information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Knowledge of financial management/economics/business/commerce refers to
demonstrated knowledge and an understanding of effective planning and management
of moneys to meet business goals. This would include knowledge of long and short
range financial planning; financial and economic forecasting; allocating budgets and
targets; monitoring, tracking, processing transactions; financial controllership and
reporting; risk management; gathering data and performing quantitative analysis;
statistics and the ability to interpret and apply standards, policies and procedures
Information seeking skills refers to the desire to know more about things, people or
issues and implies going beyond routine questions one would ask in the job
Relationship management involves fostering good relationships with clients in order to
achieve organizational goals
Teamwork skills refers to working co-operatively and collaboratively within a team or
workgroups to achieve group and organizational goals
Problem solving: the ability to understand a situation by breaking it apart into smaller
pieces, or tracing the implications step-by-step and working towards solutions
Risk management: the ability to identify, assess, communicate and manage the risks
facing an organization to ensure that an organization meets its objectives
Work management involves managing multiple activities to accomplish a defined set of
desired results.
What to Expect
As a business and financial planning intern your work could include:
Learning about accrual accounting and modern controllership in the public sector
Acquiring hands-on experience with the principles of business planning, risk assessment
and strategic resource management
Developing business proposals in support of ministry programs
Designing financial and business processes that support the implementation of program
initiatives and changing business requirements
Identifying and analyzing the financial impacts of new and changing programs.
Looking Ahead
The OIP is an excellent opportunity to start your career and expand your business and financial
planning skills with the Ontario Public Service. The knowledge and experience you gain as a
business and financial planning intern will lay the foundation of a future career as a specialist in
your field. An internship in this area can prepare you for a career as a/an:
Financial Analyst/Officer
Program Analyst/Consultant
Economist
Financial Project Lead.
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Communications
Communications in the Ontario Public Service
Communications is vital to government. OPS communications
specialists develop messages and strategies to publicize key
government initiatives. Ministry communications branches
advise and support the minister, deputy minister and ministry
program areas.
Communications in the OPS involves:
Developing targeted strategies to get the public's and
medias attention
Planning and coordinating events to support
communications strategies
Identifying and managing issues
Writing and editing communications products like news
releases, speeches, briefing notes, fact sheets and
newsletters
Managing ministry websites and graphic design.
Skills and Abilities
We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge and can
demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities including:
Communication skills refers to effectively writing and
orally presenting information in a clear, concise and
accurate manner
Teamwork skills refers to working co-operatively and
collaboratively within a team or workgroups to achieve
group and organizational goals
Planning, organizing and co-ordinating skills involves
proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources, and monitoring and adjusting work to
accomplish and deliver results
Customer service skills involves identifying and serving
an organization's customers who may include the public,
colleagues, partners, and peers
Problem solving skills involves understanding a situation
by breaking it apart into smaller pieces, or tracing the
implications step-by-step and work towards solutions
Information seeking skills refers to the desire to know
more about things, people or issues and implies going
beyond routine questions one would ask in the job.
What to Expect
As a communications intern, your work could include:
Promotions and Marketing
Identifying marketing, communications and media
opportunities
Consulting with stakeholders and managing issues.
Media Relations and Event Planning
Planning and organizing media and special events
Identifying and analyzing media issues.
Communications Planning and Writing
Developing and implementing communications strategies
and plans
Writing and editing supporting communications products
like news releases, Q&As, and speeches
Writing correspondence.
New Media and Creative Services
Researching, developing and launching new media
products
Working on the graphic design of brochures, posters and
reports.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning of your career in the Ontario Public
Service.
An internship is an opportunity to learn and develop your
communications skills in the public service. The internship is
intended to be the start of a public service career to prepare and
develop you for job opportunities in the Ontario Public Service.
An internship in this area can prepare you for a career as a/an:
Event Planner
Media Relations Specialist
Communications Consultant
Writer/Editor
Web Editor.
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Information and Information Technology
Information and Information Technology in the Ontario Public Service
Whether it's applying for a birth certificate online, registering a new business or renewing a
driver's licence at a ServiceOntario kiosk, the Ontario Public Service is known for its innovative
work in Information and Information Technology (I&IT). We have won many awards for our
work to improve government accessibility and service delivery through technology, and we are
seen as leaders in the field. But that's not all. I&IT is integral to how government works on the
inside. From researching new and exciting applications to establishing a new infrastructure
service, I&IT helps the government get things done.
As an I&IT intern with the Ontario Internship Program (OIP) you will have the opportunity to be
part of a team driving innovation and excellence across government. You will get hands-on
experience working on real challenges both individually and in project teams. Creating new IT
infrastructure, assessing system and business requirements and developing common services
and applications are just a few of the interesting projects where former I&IT Interns have had
the opportunity to produce results. The OPS is a unique place to work not just in terms of the
vast scope of I&IT work being done, but because of the flexibility and mobility you have to
advance your career with a single employer.
Start your career with us if you want to use your I&IT skills to help shape the future of
government, and make a difference in the lives of Ontarians.
I&IT Areas of Expertise
Internships are available in a variety of areas.
Application Services: Develop applications and solutions for business portfolios and
provide specialized technical development services and resources
Business Technology Solutions: Identify business problems and propose potential
technology solutions
Information Management: Plan, evaluate and deploy information assets such as
documents, data, electronic records etc. to support value-added work by establishing
disciplined and consistent practices related to the end-to-end management of
information throughout its lifecycle: planning, collection or creation, use and
dissemination, maintenance, disposition and evaluation
Enterprise Architecture: Manage the enterprises key business, information, application,
security and technology strategies and their impact on business functions and
processes, governed by best practices, methods, standards and principles
Information Security: Administer the virus protection program, including developing
standards, guidelines and best practices for security; educate and alert staff to potential
security problems; provide guidance, including information on threat and risk analysis
Infrastructure Management: Operate IT infrastructure; lead and manage the
development of common standards and policies, including common application
systems, networks protocols, database management systems and protocols
Network Services: Plan, design, implement and manage integrated network facilities
(including voice, data, facsimile, radio and office technologies)
System Management: Includes the management of disaster recovery, applications
management, operating procedures and services levels, as well as associated
agreements.
Skills and Abilities
Due to the varied nature of the I&IT work/opportunities available, we are seeking candidates
who can demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities in at least one of the following areas:
Technical Skills and Abilities:
Application Design/Architecture: knowledge and experience with developing computer
applications, and the ability to define the major steps or phases of creating an
application. Having the understanding of basic activities and deliverables associated
with application design, the technical architecture relevant to the specific environment.
Can identify and describe the specific tasks, activities and deliverables of technical
design, and is aware of technical architecture standards and considerations
Application Packaging and Deployment: ability to develop application installation
packages and coordinate small to large scale application deployments and interface with
ITIL Service Management best practices such as Change and Configuration Management
Business and/or Systems Analysis: ability to perform business and/or systems analysis
for new and existing applications. Candidate should possess analytical and programming
skills, and be detail-oriented. Should have experience with modern techniques/tools
such as UML and Rational Unified Process. The candidate should be able to actively
evaluate and analyze client needs to determine project linkages, conduct feasibility
studies and develop IT strategies
Database Analysis and Administration: experience in analysis, design and
administration of small to large-scale systems and databases including OLTP, OLAP and
Spatial database platforms. This includes software installation and configuration, DB
level backup/recovery
Enterprise Architecture: an understanding of the concepts, philosophies and tools
behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies
Information Management: demonstrates knowledge and the ability to administer and
communicate organizational practices, standards and procedures in the areas of
information management, information access and privacy, knowledge management,
library sciences and intellectual property. Ability to provide guidance and support for
managing information assets, supporting corporate information architecture ande
developing/monitoring data and document management policies and standards
Information Security: experience in planning, organizing, implementing and testing
security on varied hardware, operating systems, database technologies, and
communication networks. Knowledge of and basic experience in threat and risk analysis
procedures, contingency planning and applying security in all phases of the Systems
Development Life Cycle
IT Standards, Policies and Procedures: demonstrates knowledge and the ability to use
and administer organizational practices, standards and procedures in the area of
information technology and/or information management, information access and
privacy and knowledge management
Programming: working knowledge of the syntax, structure, features and facilities of at
least one language. Ability to read and interpret an application system design and
program specifications. Ability to develop structured programming specifications
Web design and development: ability to design, develop and manage websites.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Candidates should also have some experience, or will be expected to develop skills, in the
following:
Communicating effectively refers to effectively writing and orally presenting
information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Concern for quality and standards involves the ability to check and/or monitor work
quality and processes, by insisting on standards and accountability for meeting
performance measures
Customer service implies a desire to identify and serve customers who may include the
public, colleagues, partners and peers
Problem solving involves understanding a situation by breaking it apart into smaller
pieces, or tracing the implications step-by-step and working towards solutions
IT Project management refers to demonstrated knowledge and application of IT Project
Management principles and specific techniques to define, plan, control, execute and
complete the achievement of a defined set of end results
Team player refers to working co-operatively and collaboratively within a team or
workgroups to achieve group and organizational goals
Flexibility refers to the ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of
situations, and with various individuals or groups to achieve results
Information seeking skills refers to the desire to know more about things, people or
issues and implies going beyond routine questions one would ask in the job
Innovation refers to being open to new ideas and taking new approaches, to go beyond
the conventional, to find better ways of managing business processes and service
delivery.
What to expect
As an I&IT intern your work could include:
Assisting with the development of strategies and business plans which will shape the
Ontario Public Services (OPS) I&IT framework and infrastructure
Developing and communicating policies, standards and guidance on any number of I&IT
initiatives (e.g. Supporting the development of government wide information
management strategies and policy options relating to information access and privacy,
privacy impact assessment, management of documents, data and electronic records,
information planning, knowledge management and ownership and licensing of
intellectual property rights etc.)
Creating user applications and web sites, providing both technical (programming) and
strategic business (client usability) assistance
Researching and demonstrating products and common applications in cooperation with
senior staff to find best-fit solutions for clients
Environmental scanning/research of industry best practices related to technology uses
Presenting and promoting branch services to clients, receiving feedback and making
recommendations to management on services required by clients
Application development, systems analysis and design
Applying technical knowledge and project management skills for special assignments
Clearly articulating ideas both orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical
audiences
Performing business and systems analysis for new and existing applications
Participating in service and contract management activities related to I&IT functions
Analyzing and formulating responses to issues and problems
Participating as a member of project teams, and assisting in project-related duties.
Looking Ahead
The OIP is an excellent opportunity to start your career and expand your I&IT skills with the
Ontario Public Service. The knowledge and experience you gain as an I&IT Intern will lay the
foundation of a future career as a specialist in your field. An internship in this area can prepare
you for a career as a/an:
Application Developer
Website Designer
Security Architect
Information Analyst
Information Management Specialist
Privacy Advisor
Technical Writer
Technical Standards Analyst
Database Administrator
Programmer
I&IT Policy Analyst
Project Management Analyst.
Policy Development
Policy Development in the Ontario Public Service
What does it mean to develop policy in the Ontario Public Service?
A public servant provides professional, non-partisan advice to a problem or situation that has
been identified which affects people and which is seen as requiring some form of government
involvement.
As an intern in the policy development focus area, you may participate in and support the
implementation of programs/policy decisions by researching, analyzing and evaluating
issues/situations, developing tools, preparing options papers/reports, and presentations that
will communicate recommendations to government decision-makers.
Policy analysis can lead to changes in legislation and in the way in which government programs
and services are provided to Ontarians. Policy interns may participate in and support projects
that contribute to a number of government priorities, such as:
Ensuring sustainable and quality standards of education/health/social service delivery
Protecting Ontarios natural resources and the environment
Promoting provincial and international economic growth
Supporting strong public infrastructure development in partnership with Ontarios
communities
Developing positive and alternative approaches to our criminal justice system for a safe
and secure Ontario.
Skills and Abilities
We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge and can demonstrate a variety of skills and
abilities including:
Communicating effectively refers to effectively writing and orally presenting
information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Problem solving involves understanding a situation by breaking it apart into smaller
pieces, or tracing the implications step-by-step and working towards solutions
Research and analysis to seek and analyze information for identifying trends, relevant
findings, drawing conclusions and making recommendations
Partnership building refers to the desire to work co-operatively with all partners to
meet mutual goals
Work management involves managing multiple activities to accomplish a defined set of
desired results
Teamwork refers to working co-operatively and collaboratively within a team or
workgroups to achieve group and organizational goals.
What to Expect
As a policy intern, your work may include activities that enable you to:
Gain knowledge of the government decision-making process and understand the role of
policy development processes towards achieving governments key priorities
Understand and participate in policy and planning development projects by researching,
analysing and assisting with the preparation of options and proposals, consulting on
approaches, assessing the impact on stakeholders and assisting with communication
and implementation plans
Conduct research and environmental scans to remain apprised of issues/developments
in other ministries and jurisdictions with potential impact on the work of the
section/branch/division/ministry, and preparing briefs/briefings for senior
advisor/manager.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning of your career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS). An internship is an
opportunity to learn and develop your policy development skills in the public service. It is
intended to prepare and develop you for various roles in the OPS. An internship in this area can
prepare you for a career as a:
Policy/Program/Project Advisor
Policy/Program/Project Analyst
Policy/Program/Project Consultant.
Program and Service Delivery
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to service excellence in the delivery of all of its
programs. The OPS strives to meet the needs of citizens in a cost-effective and efficient
manner. In fact, Ontario is recognized both nationally and internationally for innovation in
program and service delivery. With a vast range of program and service offerings across the
province, the OPS continuously improves on the delivery of our programs and services for all
Ontarians.
As a program and service delivery intern, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team
focused on delivering better programs and quality services. Your work may include reviewing
programs, researching service delivery models, analyzing current service delivery processes and
recommending improvements, assisting in consulting program stakeholders on program
improvements and supporting plans to ensure quality services and customer satisfaction.
Assignments will be located in regional and operational offices and will be especially appealing
to those interested in applying a well-rounded approach to the development and
implementation of program and service delivery initiatives in the OPS. Please note that
assignments are not offered within the GTA.
Program and Service Delivery applicants should pay particular attention to which ministries and
offices are located in their preferred work location as this is a key consideration when matching
successful applicants to their placements and will also determine the nature of work in the
placement. Visit Info-Go to browse information on Government of Ontario offices by location.
To search by city, click on the "Offices" tab and use the name of the city as the keyword.
Skills and Abilities
Analytical skills: Analyzing information to find trends and relevant findings, drawing
conclusions, making recommendations and communicating results. Analyses may be
qualitative or quantitative
Communicating effectively: Effective oral and written presentation of information in a
clear, concise and accurate manner. The candidate uses techniques like active listening,
attention to body language, correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence
structure to write content that is clear, concise and captures well thought-out ideas
Customer service skills: Identifying and serving an organization's customers who may
include the public, colleagues, partners, and peers. Efforts are focused on discovering
and meeting the needs of the customer and/or client
Business-planning skills: Identifying key business objectives and goals for the
organization, considering the variety of factors that impact the organization and
establishing goals that account for those factors
Evaluation skills: Determining the effectiveness of a service or program based on
existing practices, systems, and/or policies
Flexibility: Able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with
various individuals or groups to achieve results. Flexibility involves understanding and
appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting an approach as
situations change, and accepting changes within the organization or in one's own job. It
also means adapting to new, different or changing situations, requirements and
priorities
Problem-solving skills: Understanding a situation by recognizing it, breaking it apart into
smaller pieces, or tracing the implications step-by-step. It includes the ability to identify
patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related, and to
identify key or underlying issues in complex situations
Project management skills: Applying specific techniques to plan, control, manage,
schedule and complete tasks in order to accomplish a defined set of desired results
Process improvement: Identify and implement changes in work processes that will
produce measurable enhancements
Relationship management: Fostering good connections through clients with respect,
ethics and trust in order to achieve common interests
Research skills: Gathering information by digging or pressing for exact information and
going beyond the questions that are routine or required. Research involves seeking
information to resolve discrepancies by asking a series of questions or by conducting an
environmental scan for potential opportunities or miscellaneous information that may
be of future use
Teamwork skills: Working co-operatively and collaboratively, as opposed to
competitively, within a team or workgroups, including contributing fully and actively to
team activities, projects and client initiatives to achieve group and organizational goals.
What to Expect
As a program and service delivery intern, your work could include:
Participating in development of standards, processes, methods, benchmark techniques
and performance measures to ensure the efficient delivery of programs and services to
stakeholders
Assisting in processes, risk assessments and program evaluation to develop options for
program improvements
Reviewing the quality and accessibility of publicly-available program information and
recommending improvements
Working in a team-based environment on project-planning and implementation
activities related to research, needs assessments and service delivery
Conducting research and analysis, developing recommendations, preparing
papers/reports to improve programs and their efficiency
Consulting stakeholders, such as program managers, ministry staff and/or other
jurisdictions, to discuss how program and service functions, business practices and
related processes can be improved while maintaining ongoing business relationships
Analyzing how well programs and services meet established operational goals and
service standards
Assessing the impact of new or revised operational policies, systems, and procedures on
program and service delivery using customer satisfaction surveys and process reviews
Preparing briefing materials, planning documents and reports to support ongoing
programs and services.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning. An internship in program and service delivery is an opportunity for
you to learn and develop and will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in the
OPS.
Project Management
Project Management in the Ontario Public Service
The Ontario Government has made a commitment to provide simpler, faster, smarter and more
connected public services. The Ontario Public Service (OPS) has also made a commitment to
consistently manage and produce successful project outcomes by providing in-house expertise,
building internal capacity, sharing best practices, managing knowledge, and reducing reliance
on external consultants.
As an intern in the project management focus area, you may participate on teams that are
leading projects across the government and/or with inter-jurisdictional partners on priority
government initiatives. Interns may participate on project teams to identify requirements,
establish clear and achievable objectives, support implementation, monitor progress and
evaluate deliverables, manage any risks, and/or share best practices.
Project management is recognized as a core competency within the OPS. A projects successes
are dependent on having the right people who are following the right processes and using the
right mix of tools and technology to get the job done.
Skills and Abilities
We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge and who can demonstrate a variety of skills
and abilities including:
Communicating effectively refers to effectively writing and orally presenting
information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Planning, organizing and coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing
priorities, allocating resources, and monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish and
deliver results
Problem solving involves understanding a situation by breaking it apart into smaller
pieces, or tracing the implications step-by-step and working towards solutions
Work management skills involves managing multiple activities to accomplish a defined
set of desired results
Working in a team refers to working co-operatively and collaboratively within a team or
workgroups to achieve group and organizational goals
Information seeking skills: refers to the desire to know more about things, people or
issues and implies going beyond routine questions one would ask in the job
Initiative is the ability to take action, proactively doing things and not simply thinking
about future actions
Flexibility is the ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations,
and with various individuals or groups to achieve results
Customer Service skills involves identifying and serving an organization's customers
who may include the public, colleagues, partners, and peers.
What to Expect
As a project management intern, your work could include activities that enable you to:
Recognize the value of project management to enable large-scale changes towards a
more modern, more efficient and effective organization and public service
Gain hands on knowledge of and understanding in at least one of the project
management process groups: initiating (concept/definition), planning, executing,
monitoring and controlling (implementation), and closing (close-out)
Work in project teams and with stakeholders to identify requirements, and meet scope,
time, cost, and quality goals of projects
Gain valuable insights into and obtain transferable skills from participating in the project
management phases such as planning and implementation
Network with colleagues in the OPS project management community of practice as well
as with external project practitioners as part of formal and on-the-job learning
opportunities.
Looking Ahead
An internship is an opportunity for hands-on experience to develop your project management
skills in the public service. It is intended to be the start of a public service career to prepare and
develop you for job opportunities in the Ontario Public Service. An internship in this area can
prepare you for many OPS careers. A sample includes:
Project Analyst
Project Control Analyst
Business Analyst
Project Schedule Analyst
Project Officer
Project Coordinator.

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work flow within the company. The HR team responsible for the administrative organization of
all personnel including past and present as well as the resource planning for the future. Our
team is responsible for all personnel functions including employee performance, staff relations
in and out of office, as well as resource planning. The HR team is also the first in contact for
various major universities and partnering companies throughout the UK, Europe, and
throughout the world as a recruitment resource organization.
Human Resources interns have a variation of tasks and
responsibilities to uphold on a day to day basis. The main task of a Human Resources intern is
to recruit exceptionally talented employees and interns that prove to be benificial into our
companies. An intern has to take into account of current staff and the need for new and future
staff.
Among other responsibilities is to manage the current staff such as employee performance,
promotions, and internal staff relations. It is critical to the success of the company to ensure
that the staff are working effectively and efficiently while maintaining a positive work
atmosphere. Another important responsibility is to maintain contacts with major universities
and companies across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world to provide quality and
rewarding internships in the UK to their students.
It is imperative to the success of our organisation that our Human Resource Management
department is extremely organised and well trained with regards to the following fields:
Manage recruitment process
Review & process applications
Selection Process
Conducting of interviews over the phone & face to face
Manage & control HRM databases
Develop & maintain HR procedures, documents, and policies
Process school contracts, paperwork, and certificates
Management of incoming and present staff
Resolve problems and issues within staff
Maintain relationships with institutions and partner
An internship in the Human Resource Management Department is a great way to gain
international work experience in the recruitment of applicants from all different cultures and
backgrounds. With international work experience, it will give you a positive edge for success in
your future career. Many of our former interns have gone off to obtaining jobs in Greater
London and their native countries.
Apply now for an internship in Human Resources in our UK office. For more informations
regarding our internship program, feel free to contact us
The practice of Human Resources is a distinctive approach to employment management which
seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the combination of implementing an
integrated array of personal, cultural and structural techniques.
If you plan to pursue a career in the field of Human Resources (HR), an internship will allow you
to acquire the necessary skills and essential working knowledge in how to build and coordinate
a good relationship with staff and learn how to communicate with people from all over the
world.
An internship in our Human Resources department is a challenging, yet highly rewarding role,
as it will prepare you for the international job market afterwards. Working in Human Resources
(HR) comprises a number of related activities, all of which are integrated into the overall ethos
of our company. These areas cover working practices, working conditions, conditions of
employment, diversity and equal opportunities at work.
The Objectives of our HR Department are:
To provide assistance and support to our staff
To maximize the potential from our students at Internship-UK and provide training to interns
To design and develop policies relating to the effective use of personnel within the company
To follow-up applications and evaluate potential interns
It is the responsibility of our Human Resources team to conduct
all of the above activities and procedures in an effective, responsible and friendly way.
During your internship in Human Resources you will have the opportunity to learn how to
devise and implement policy changes that affect your surrounding working environment. To
build and retain excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and understand the intricate
and multifaceted world of business practice and culture.
This international work experience will provide you with a
distinctive edge that is required to gain success in a future HR career. As an intern you will be
working in our multicultural team, gaining practical knowledge, learning how to manage
effective communication between staff and management. Interns in Human Resources need to
ensure that the organisation employs the right balance of staff in terms of skills and experience.
In addition, to provide adequate training and development opportunities to others, to enhance
overall performance and job satisfaction in the office.
Apply now for an internship in Human Resources.
Working in the Human Resource Department
Essential for the success of our Human Resources department,
interns should be able to have a grasp of organisational legislation and working practices, and
have a clear understanding of business objectives, direction and procedures.
One of the benefits of our internship programme is that our HR interns have the opportunity to
gain work experience in Human Resources as they deal with numerous applications as well as
universities throughout the world.
During your internship you will be in direct contact with applicants and universities, who offer
internships as well as maintaining constant communication with interns from around the world.
Therefore, for our HR department to operate effectively, we expect our Human Resource
Interns to have capable office skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills as you will be
working both in a team and individually.
Supplementary to improving communication skills, this highly challenging internship placement
will demonstrate how to effectively optimise an office environment and use a range of HR
techniques.
Work closely with all departments, in a consultancy role
Prepare reports for management
Provide assistance for staff and advice (to help implement polices and changes in the
workforce)
Ensure there is equality and diversity in the culture of the organisation
To devise and implement policies which select, develop and train staff
Establish and implement adequate training and induction programmes for new staff
Develop HR planning strategies with managers, to consider the short and long term staff
requirements / the allocation of resources and the direction of the company
Develop policies that affect working conditions, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures
and absence management
Interpret employment legislation
Work with a wide range of organisational procedures including Health & Safety / office rules /
welfare and living arrangements for other interns
Manage the work-life balance concerns of your staff and colleagues