Consider this exciting opportunity where you will lead and coordinate initiatives that will shape the future of transportation related to environmental assessment and the natural environment (which may include Fisheries, Heritage, Waste, Ecology and Terrestrial) protection Policy.
NOTE: This position is located at 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, OR 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, OR 438 University Ave, Toronto.Want to learn more about this opportunity?Join us for an information session on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00pm where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• Identify emerging opportunities to improve the sustainability of the provincial transportation system
• Lead, plan and participate in transportation research, policy, planning studies and projects related to environmental assessment and protection
• Develop, recommend and implement transportation related environmental policies
• Prepare and present policy and technical reports to address strategic transportation issues associated with environmental assessment and natural protection
• Plan and participate on transportation studies and projects that affect the province
• Provide advice and establish partnerships with stakeholders to work on transportation-related environmental policy initiatives
• Review, prepare and present technical reports, documents prepare and evidence based recommendations to senior decision makers
What you bring to the team
Environmental and Transportation Knowledge
You have:
• Knowledge of environmental management theories, practices, land-use planning policy, sustainable transportation and environmental impacts of transportation systems
• Knowledge of theories and practices related to federal and provincial environmental assessment and protection legislation, policies and standards to identify emerging issues and provide advice
• Knowledge of the transportation development processes, maintenance and operations practices to lead and coordinate environmental studies and projects
Policy and Analytical Skills
You have:
• Knowledge of ministry and government policy development and planning processes, business plans and strategic directions to review, evaluate and provide advice on environmental policy issues
• Knowledge of data collection methods and can plan research methodology and strategy for complex policy research projects
Consultation and Communication Skills
You can:
• Consult, negotiate and build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and present briefings, reports and analysis on policy issues for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
Project Management Skills
• You have project management skills to lead concurrent project, studies and project teams
Computer Skills
• You have proficiency of computer software applications to prepare and present reports and statistical analysis
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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What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services