Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping public policy and driving oversight excellence? The Metrolinx and Agencies Oversight Branch is seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Policy Advisor to lead and support high-impact initiatives that strengthen the Ministry of Transportation's strategic oversight of its transportation agencies: Metrolinx, Owen Sound Transportation Company and the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission.
About the job
As a Policy Advisor, you will apply your knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks, government priorities, and transportation policy to support decision-making and ensure alignment with provincial objectives. Join a team of dedicated policy professionals committed to advancing agency accountability, performance, and innovation in Ontario's transportation sector.
In this role, you will:
• lead and coordinate research initiatives on transportation and agency oversight issues, conduct environmental scans and trend analyses to inform evidence-based policy and program development
• develop high-quality policy products, including research papers, briefing notes and strategic analysis documents to support senior decision-makers
• engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate consultations and information exchange to shape practical and politically informed options
• support effective corporate and governance oversight of provincial agencies to ensure alignment with ministry priorities and government objectives
• support cross-functional working groups and project teams, and apply strong organizational and project management skills to advance key initiatives
Interested in learning more?To learn more about this role we welcome you to attend our information session on
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 12:00pm.
Please register. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
What you bring to the team
Research, analytical and problem solving skills
You can:
• think strategically to solve problems and provide expert advice
• understand government oversight frameworks and directivess, and how they apply to provincial agencies
• think critically of government and program processes, and identify opportunities for improvement
• review business cases and policy proposals, and apply critical thinking to identify risks, opportunities and options
Communication and interpersonal skills
You can:
• build relationships with partners and stakeholders and establish yourself as a reliable and knowledgeable resource
• understand detailed and complex issues and communicate them clearly and concisely to management
• consult and liaise with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Project management skills
You can:
• manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and tasks at a time
• plan out the work needed to implement complex projects with multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines
• work independently and in a team environment
Political acuity and judgement
You can:
• determine which issues can be resolved independently and which issues require direction by management
• represent the Ministry and the OPS with partners and stakeholders with professionalism and integrity
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: