At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s internship program provides a paid one-year professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and build the skill set you need to build a successful career.
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.
Posting ID: 2504
Department: The CAO's Office
Division: Strategic Policy & Government Relations
Compensation: $47,392 + 3 weeks' paid vacation and partial benefits (health & dental)
Job Type: Intern
Contract Duration: June 3, 2024 - June 9, 2025
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre – 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: October 30, 2023
Application Deadline: December 4, 2023
To be eligible to apply for an intern position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire.
- You have graduated or will graduate with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma, post-graduate certificate or diploma between January 2023 and June 2024.
As part of the Government Relations team and working closely with the Indigenous Relations Advisor, this role will support the Region’s work to advance Reconciliation and Indigenous Relationship Building Initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research and provide analysis on various municipal, Provincial, Federal and Indigenous advocacy and priority issues
- Coordinate, research and prepare briefing notes, jurisdictional scans and resource material
- Support awareness raising and capacity building across the organization through the coordination, development and implementation of internal training materials and events
- Support relationship building initiatives with First Nations, Inuit, Métis communities and community partners
- Review and summarize relevant Indigenous research and reports
- Other duties as required
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Self-identify as an Indigenous person such as First Nations/Inuit/Métis and have lived experience as part of an Indigenous community. Applicants are encouraged to reflect upon how their lived experience with Indigenous communities would contribute to this role and Halton Region
- Deep knowledge of Indigenous culture and an understanding of Halton’s local Indigenous communities
- A strong understanding of Indigenous culture, history, and communities
- Knowledge of Indigenous research practices
- Strong research, written and oral communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to problem solve
- An interest in learning about government structure, including those of various levels of government, and public administration
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred
- A reference letter from an Indigenous community and/or Indigenous non-profit organization (Please submit with your application)
- Knowledge of an Indigenous language
- A university degree in Indigenous studies, social sciences, public or business administration, public policy or equivalent
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an intern at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
