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Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 115 individuals applied for this opportunity; based on the screening results, we anticipate that for each vacancy 3-5 individuals will be selected to proceed to the next phase of the competition.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Organization:    Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Division:    Food Safety and Environmental Policy Branch
City:    Guelph
Job Term:    1 Permanent
Job Code:    20PEC - Ecomcs Stat Ama Unit PEC20
Salary:    $76,666.00 - $99,591.00 per year
Posting Status:    Open
Job ID:    51774
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The Food Safety and Environmental Policy Branch has an exciting opportunity for an energetic professional to provide leadership in the development of agricultural environmental policy. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects, and provide and communicate research and analyses to support nutrient management legislative policy.

Are you looking for a challenging position in which to demonstrate your excellent project management and policy skills and collaborate with senior management, industry stakeholders and legal counsel? Then consider this exciting opportunity to work in legislative policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs!

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• Provide expert analysis and advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and other senior management on complex policy issues
• Lead multi-disciplinary and multi-ministry teams
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to develop good legislation
• Formulate and communicate policy direction, positions and recommendations
• Develop and maintain contacts with federal, and provincial colleagues and industry stakeholders

How do I qualify?

Knowledge:
• You have expert knowledge of project management, policy analysis and policy decision making processes
• You have demonstrated knowledge of legislation and other policy tools to ensure the appropriate direction of government policy and programs
• You have knowledge of the agriculture and environmental sectors and issues, and relevant policies, legislation and stakeholders

Applied Skills:
• You understand and can interpret data, information, legislation and regulations.
• You have advanced analytical and research skills in order to develop and interpret strategic conclusions and develop informed policy options
• You have superior written communication skills to prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations and correspondence
• You have superior oral communication skills to present information to a variety of audiences
• You have advanced project management and leadership skills to design, develop and implement complex project plans within tight deadlines
• You have advanced leadership and influencing skills to lead teams, provide direction and guidance and resolve conflict

Computer Skills
• Knowledge of a variety of software applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, project management and presentation software

Additional information:
Address:  
  • 1 Permanent, 1 Stone Rd, Guelph, West Region
Compensation Group:   Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:   6
Category:   Policy and Analysis
Posted on:   Wednesday, February 13, 2013
 
Note:
  • W-AF-51774/13
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
 
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 28, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.



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