NOHFC PROGRAM ANALYST & PROJECT INTERN - Canada

Location: Cobourg, ON
Company Name: Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines

The Corporate Services Unit is seeking a Program Analyst & Project Intern to provide support in policy development, program review, planning and delivery activities to support process evaluation and re-engineering projects.

Who We Are

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has a mandate to help create jobs and foster growth in the Northern Ontario economy. The NOHFC accomplishes this mandate by delivering targeted programs that assist the following: enterprises that will create jobs in the North, young entrepreneurs, youth internships and co-op placements, emerging technologies and small/medium size businesses with energy conservation while, at the same time, continuing to support vital infrastructure and community development projects that stimulate economic activity. Funding assistance available from the NOHFC includes conditional contributions, forgivable performance loans and repayable loans. Information on NOHFC's programs is available on the NOHFC website at www.nohfc.com or may be obtained from Government Information Centres and Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' offices.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. The OPS has been recognized as a top employer. We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People



What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• assist in research projects to provide advice on improving NOHFC program delivery and services, including data integrity, quality control, and optimized business process mapping
• identify economic/statistical data and recommend policy and program enhancements
• perform literature reviews and conduct client surveys
• participate on projects to plan, co-ordinate and develop detailed program evaluation
• assist in the research and development of programs and policies
• participate in the development of standards, processes, methods, techniques and performance measures
• attend inter-ministerial, inter-governmental and committee meetings



How do I qualify?

General Knowledge

• You have an understanding of the northern economy, community needs, resources and readiness as well as where sector expansion/development should occur



Project Management and Program Delivery Knowledge

• You demonstrate knowledge of project management theories and methodologies to assist in planning, coordination and implementation of project activities and manage deliverables
• You have knowledge of program delivery and planning processes to conduct client surveys and program reviews



Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have knowledge of data analysis, and research and evaluative methods/techniques
• You have strong research and analytical skills to conduct research, collection information and analyze program data
• You have evaluative and problem solving skills to evaluate survey results and business processes, and identify process/service delivery issues



Communication Skills

• You demonstrate communication skills to develop surveys, articulate research findings, prepare presentations and work effectively with team members



Computer Skills

• You are proficient with software packages such as Share point, Word, Outlook and Excel to prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations and correspondence

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Monday, November 4, 2019

Note:

• N-ND-141027/19