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Back to search results Apply By: Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST Business Support Intern Job ID: 240458 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources Division: Provincial Services Division City: Peterborough Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary - up to 12 months Job code: Financial Officer 1 (B/U) Salary: $1, $1,328.26 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario''s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy About the job Assist with procurement planning, financial analysis, reporting and project management activities within the unit/section or branch. Provide support by assisting with early analysis of year-start workplans, maintenance of monthly reporting templates, analysis of in-year expenditures (e.g. capital, salary and operating dollars). Assist with a variety of research, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business task teams by providing project management functions and tasks for designated task team members under the direction of an assigned project lead. Support short and long term planning by conducting economic modelling and analysis that informs management decision-making. Undertake analysis of various aspects of the branch management section, such as mobile assets (aircraft and specialty vehicles), building infrastructure, staffing planning, and organizational design by asking probing questions, reviewing business process flows, and building relationships with section clients, stakeholders and vendors. What you bring to the team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General understanding of the theory, principles, and practices of procurement, economics and project management. Problem-solving skills to investigate, evaluate and recommend practical options and alternatives to resolve issues and to offer a new direction or course of action. Communication skills in order to facilitate working meetings, asking probing questions, listening intently to stakeholder input, and to absorb what is being said in both face-to-face and virtual settings (MS Teams, Conference Calls, other web meeting platforms). Project management and organizational skills in order to organize approaches to analysis and to focus on results. Ability to use Excel in budget and financial management processes. Interpersonal and teamwork skills to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary business team. Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Eligibility Proof of eligibility to work in Canada Have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past Are not a permanent employee in the OPS Additional Information Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy. Don''t meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate Additional information: Apply by: Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST Position details: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Internships Posted on: Monday, February 2, 2026 How to apply: You must apply online. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours. Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the ''position(s) language'' section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you''ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. Exigences en matire de langue et valuation: Toutes les offres d''emploi externes de la fonction publique de l''Ontario (FPO) sont affiches en franais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d''emploi pour connatre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont valus en anglais, la langue d''affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/franais), vous devrez galement passer un test de comptences linguistiques en franais. Strengthening Ontario, together