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Policy Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Transportation Policy Branch, Policy and Planning Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
4A007 - Policy04
Salary:
$60,650.00 - $82,250.00 Per Year
The Ministry of Transportation, Policy and Planning Division is seeking an individual to participate in and support the research and analysis services related to the development of freight policy proposals
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
-undertake research and analytical studies in support of the development of policy initiatives
-coordinate and plan research study designs, resource requirements and methods to address issues
-identify and develop the most appropriate study design and modeling techniques to facilitate data analysis
-prepare and document research findings to provide recommendations to senior management
-liaise with various stakeholders to interpret research and study results and monitor trends
How do I qualify?
Policy and Program Development
-you have knowledge of program and policy development processes to analyze and prepare policy and program options and recommendations
-you have knowledge of multi-modal freight transportation theory and principles related to transportation marketplace and economics
-you have knowledge of policy and program directions and processes to recommend on stakeholder issues
Analytical, Research and Project Planning Skills:
-you have knowledge of research methods and techniques to develop study designs and procedural methods, data gathering and analysis
-you have analytical and research skills to assess requirements and determine techniques
-you have analytical skills to define freight transportation policy issues and to prepare recommendations
- you have project planning skills to establish priorities and estimate resources to ensure completion of studies
Interpersonal ,Communication and Consultation Skills
-you have written communication skills to prepare technical reports and present proposals
- you have interpersonal skills to liaise with ministry staff and various stakeholders
-you have presentation skills to discuss policy research results and represent the branch
- you have consultation skills to exchange information and maintain liaison with various stakeholders on policy issues and emerging developments
Computer skills
-you have knowledge of computer software applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, simulation software and presentations to prepare own materials
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 777 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:
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
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 Wednesday, December 17, 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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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.
