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Senior Policy Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Labour
Division:
Prevention Office
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
Consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Labour's Prevention Office, where you will provide project leadership and expertise in specialized research, analysis, development, implementation and issues management of occupational health and safety prevention, strategies, policies, programs, and standards.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• develop and nurture critical partnerships and relationships and foster collaborate efforts among all partners and stakeholders
• provide project leadership in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of strategic occupational health and safety prevention policies, program design, and recommendations for changes to legislation/regulations
• lead and conduct evidence-based policy research, analysis and synthesis to formulate recommendations, strategies and policy options for senior management
• design complex evaluative initiatives and studies to support policy and program recommendations on current and emerging issues affecting health and safety prevention
• provide technical leadership and coordination in the development of program, policy options, directives and implementation plans
How do I qualify?
Program and Policy Development
• you have experience with program and policy development and evaluation
• you are able to acquire and apply knowledge of health and safety prevention issues, programs and legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act)
Project Management and Leadership Skills
• you have experience managing and providing technical leadership to projects
• you have negotiation skills to lead consultations and influencing skills to effectively communicate and balance conflicting stakeholder interests to develop consensus for alternative solutions
• you have developed project plans and methodologies, managed resources, identified project parameters, and tracked milestones and outcomes
Communication and Relationship Management
• you have oral and written communication skills to prepare and present specialized briefings and materials for senior advisors, prepare presentations and provide expert advice
• you have strong relationship management skills to maintain partnerships with stakeholders
Research and Analytical Skills
• you have knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, principles and practices, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques (e.g., multivariate qualitative and quantitative analyses, multiple regression)
• you have issues management and proskills and can identify issues that could have significant implications on the development of the program and the implementation by stakeholders
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 10 Dundas St E, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 10, 2014 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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