Join us in shaping the future of energy sector innovationWe are seeking an experienced policy professional with a deep interest in the evolving energy sector to help shape policies that advance emerging technologies and innovations in Ontario's energy system.
Providing guidance to members of our team, you will lead research, analysis, and policy development related to Ontario's energy systems and identify opportunities to support innovation in the sector.
You will also build effective relationships with our key partners, including federal, provincial and municipal bodies, agencies and industry.
Information Session:We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025Time: 9:00am - 9:45amRemember to add this event to your calendar
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About the job
The Innovation Policy and Streamlining Unit within the Streamlining, Standards and Innovation Branch, is responsible for developing policies and programs that advance emerging opportunities in Ontario's evolving energy system and broader economy, including oversight of the province's low-carbon hydrogen strategy and underlying initiatives. The unit also leads streamlining initiatives to ensure Ontario remains globally competitive and able to deliver on priority energy projects.
Underpinning all of our work is the ability to work collaboratively, to innovate, and to be responsible for achieving results in the public interest.
In this position you will:
• Lead, facilitate, and foster the development of policies, programs and initiatives to support emerging technologies and applications, and to streamline processes across the energy sector.
• Build strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders, including other levels of government, as well as industry associations
• Evaluate provincial energy programs and policies.
• Research, analyze and develop evidence-based strategic policy advice and recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management.
• Participate on working committees, task forces, project teams and panels as needed
What you bring to the team
Policy Development:
You have:
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to independently identify issues and develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven expertise in leading policy and program development, with a solid understanding of policy principles and decision-making processes.
• Skills in evaluating programs and delivery models to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis capabilities to support senior-level decision-making.
Leadership and Project Management:
You are:
• Accountable and proactive in driving tasks and outcomes.
• Experienced in leading complex, multi-party projects from initiation to completion.
• Skilled in managing sensitive issues and providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to teams.
• Skilled in developing and gaining consensus on project plans, coordinating policy development, navigating government approvals processes, including resolving project issues.
• Collaborative, able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary, intra/inter-ministerial project teams.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
You demonstrate excellence in:
• Political acuity, offering strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Written and verbal communication, preparing key materials and leading consultations including policy-related documentation such as briefing notes, Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions, and correspondence.
• Stakeholder engagement and influence across all levels of government.
• Facilitating issue resolution and representing the ministry on committees and task forces.
• Providing clear and succinct oral and written briefings which to summarize energy issues for technical and non-technical audiences.
Energy Sector Knowledge:
You have:
• An understanding of energy technologies, systems, and industry practices.
• Awareness of the economic, environmental, legal, and political factors shaping energy policy and program development.
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!
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: