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The Residential and Commercial Tenancies Unit in the Planning and Housing Policy Branch is seeking a Junior Policy Advisor to help drive some of the province's most impactful housing initiatives. If you excel at solving complex policy challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships, and developing strategic, forward-looking solutions, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in Ontario's housing landscape.
About the Unit
The Residential and Commercial Tenancies Unit leads policy and legislative development, research, issues management and public communications with respect to rental housing and commercial tenancies governed under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and Commercial Tenancies Act (CTA).
About the job
Working as part of the Residential and Commercial Tenancies Team, you will:
• support in developing policy, programs and legislation through research, analysis, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• liaise with ministry and external stakeholders to consult, evaluate and respond to issues
• develop briefing materials, research reports, correspondence and meetings notes for senior management
• respond to requests for information and analysis within tight timelines
What you bring to the team
Policy and research expertise
You have:
• knowledge of policy and program principles and techniques
• ability to analyze and provide input regarding policy and program development and implementation
• knowledge of government decision making processes and strategy development, or the ability to acquire it
Research and analytical skills
You have:
• qualitative and quantitative research and analytical abilities
• experience synthesising data from multiple sources into clear findings and options
• ability to conduct multi jurisdictional and environmental scans
• ability to evaluate policy effectiveness, risks, and implementation considerations
Communication and stakeholder skills
You have:
• proven ability to prepare clear, concise briefing notes, analyses, and presentations
• interpersonal, consultation, and relationship management skills
• ability to present and defend policy advice with professionalism and judgment
• prepare correspondence and respond to stakeholders
• demonstrated political acuity and sensitivity in high profile environments
Planning, organization and project management
You have:
• ability to manage multiple projects with competing and short term deadlines
• experience coordinating or contributing to cross functional teams
• organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
• proficiency with standard office and data tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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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