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Senior Policy Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Division:
Postsecondary Accountability Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
3 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment up to 12 months
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$67,590.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
Your well honed policy and program development skills are in high demand with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities' Postsecondary Accountability Branch. Joining our dynamic team you will analyze complex policy and economic data pertaining to postsecondary education and funding.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• lead the research, development and implementation of complex policy projects
• design and analyze financial and economic models and forecasts
• conduct quantitative research, statistical analysis and environmental scans
• analyze and propose governance and accountability mechanisms
• recommend policy options to executive management
• liaise with stakeholders
• lead project staff
How do I qualify?
Specialized knowledge and technical skills:
• knowledge of economic theory, principles and practices and quantitative techniques and methods
• demonstrated experience in policy development as well as research and analytical skills to research and analyze data in order to identify trends, assess implications and develop policy options
• knowledge of statistical analysis theory and modeling techniques to design/calibrate economic/financial models
• proficiency with statistical analysis software packages i.e. SAS to analyze and manipulate relevant datasets
• demonstrated experience in designing and analyzing financial/economic models/forecasts, conducting environmental scans and trend analysis
• ability to develop an expert knowledge of the postsecondary education sector in Ontario in order to interpret and apply related legislation, regulations, objectives, policies and trends
Communication and stakeholder relationship skills:
• excellent advisory, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder relationship skills to provide advice and consultation services
• oral and written communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare issues papers, reports and briefings and to liaise with stakeholders
Project management skills:
• demonstrated project management skills to lead complex policy projects and to provide technical direction to project teams, project members and staff.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 3 English Permanent, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, December 2, 2013
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 as applicable 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 being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered 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 Monday, December 16, 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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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
