Join us in shaping the future of energy sector innovation
We are seeking a technically-minded 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.
In this role, 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.
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 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:
• Conduct research and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform policies, programs and initiatives that support emerging technologies and applications, or that streamline processes across the energy sector.
• Develop and help guide policy proposals through government decision-making processes, considering: objectives; costs; energy system needs; legal authority and risks; and stakeholder perspectives.
• Manage projects by developing project goals and deliverables, implementing processes, managing risks and briefing senior management.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management.
• Build alliances with internal and external stakeholders, including other levels of government, as well as industry associations and participate on working committees, task forces, project teams and panels as needed
What you bring to the team
Policy Development, Research and Analytical Skills
You have:
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to independently identify issues and options, and develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven expertise in developing and applying research methodologies and techniques to gather appropriate and reliable data.
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis capabilities to develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations.
• Experience in evaluating options and alternatives in terms of economics, cost analysis, practicality, impact on stakeholders and the energy system.
• Experience developing and applying performance measures to effectively assess the impact of policies and programs.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
You are:
• Accountable and proactive in driving tasks and outcomes.
• Experienced in leading and supporting complex, multi-party projects from initiation to completion.
• Skilled in managing sensitive issues and providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Skilled in developing and gaining consensus on project plans, coordinating policy development, navigating approvals processes, including resolving project issues.
• Collaborative, able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary, intra/inter-ministerial project teams.
Sector Knowledge
You have:
• An understanding of the broad economic, environmental, legal and political issues underlying policy and program development in the energy sector, or a related sector.
• Knowledge of Ontario's energy industry and emerging issues/trends, including knowledge of energy supply, distribution, demand-side management and consumer issues, or comparable knowledge from a related sector.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
You demonstrate excellence in:
• Written and verbal communication, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively with a target audience in mind.
• You have exceptional attention to detail and can quickly prepare briefing materials for senior-level audiences, collaborating with teams on products as needed.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• 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.
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
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