Business Analyst

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We are seeking your business analysis and leadership abilities to provide program analysis, project management, financial analysis and team leadership for the Capital Planning and Project Delivery Branch at the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

The Ministry
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for the safety and security of communities across Ontario through effective policing, correctional services and emergency services programs. This includes the Ontario Provincial Police, adult correctional facilities, probation and parole, the Office of the Chief Coroner, Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Centre of Forensic Sciences.

The Branch and Capital Strategies Office
As part of SOLGEN's Infrastructure Division, the Capital Planning and Project Delivery (CPPD) Branch provides end-to-end leadership for major capital projects across the ministry, managing the full lifecycle - from functional programming, detailed planning to procurement and construction - in close partnership with Infrastructure Ontario and relevant program areas. CPPD also drives ministry-wide reporting for major capital projects, ensures compliance with Duty to Consult obligations, and delivers integrated data-driven strategies that enable timely, cost-effective, and risk-managed project delivery aligned with government priorities.

The Capital Strategies Office (CSO) is a newly established, branch wide function that provides strategic leadership and coordination to enable effective capital planning and successful project delivery across the organization. By strengthening governance, improving coordination, and enhancing accountability, the CSO ensures capital investments are aligned with corporate priorities and government requirements.

Key activities include:
• Leads and coordinates cross functional capital initiatives, bringing together programs, divisions, and stakeholders to advance shared priorities
• Provides strategic oversight for enterprise wide capital planning and delivery, supporting informed decision making and long term infrastructure sustainability
• Manages corporate capital reporting and accountability requirements, including:
o Annual Infrastructure Plan submissions
o Enterprise Risk Management inputs related to major capital projects
• Leads and coordinates the division's Duty to Consult processes, ensuring compliance while supporting project readiness and delivery

Through its enterprise lens and collaborative approach, the Capital Strategies Office (CSO) plays a critical role in driving cross cutting capital initiatives and enabling the successful delivery of high impact projects.

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About the job

As a Business Analyst in the Capital Strategies Office, you will:

• Provide specialist-level expertise and technical leadership to the Branch (e.g., Capital Planners and Senior Project Consultants), supporting business analysis and process improvement for in-year and multi year/long term asset planning

• Provide comprehensive asset management information, analysis and infrastructure project financial forecasts/expenditure summaries to senior staff and management

• Provide policy and program research, analytical and evaluation services regarding the development of asset portfolio, program, and project financial management (e.g. budget, actuals tracking and reporting) standards and policies

• Lead projects, and provide specialist-level expertise and technical leadership to project teams

• Develop and/or lead the preparation of briefing notes, issues notes, house notes, issues management plans and materials

• Lead the development of stakeholder relationship and change management plans in order to expedite the implementation of business process improvements.

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What you bring to the team

Project Management, Research and Organizational Skills

You can:

• apply project management methodologies, participate in larger projects with senior staff, prepare comprehensive project analyses, and meet project deadlines
• provide expert guidance and direction to project team members and other teams
• research, develop and implement strategic initiatives and operational/financial policies, programs and standards

Technical Knowledge

You have:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting, including Central Agency processes
• Experience in financial analysis, evaluation, and strategic planning to provide specialist level advice and technical leadership
• Knowledge of multi year and long term capital and asset planning, including financial and cost projection models
• Ability to analyze large, complex financial and resource data sets using relevant systems, tools, and software, and synthesize technical information into clear insights to support business decision making
• Understanding of risk management principles and assessment methods, with the ability to identify emerging issues, develop options, and recommend evidence based solutions

Communication, Presentation and Consultation Skills

You can:

• discuss asset planning policy and program research/analysis issues with senior staff, and draft proposed policies and program initiatives, as well as briefing notes and reports
• present technical/financial research and analysis to non-technical audiences including providing advice to senior management

Computer Skills

• you are proficient with a variety of office computer systems/software/networks (e.g. Data systems and databases, Power BI, IFIS, WIN, Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Internet & Intranet and e-mail)

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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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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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
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• E-SL-244040/26

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.