Senior Policy Analyst (Acoustics)

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Creating a cleaner, quieter, more sustainable Ontario

Are you a scientific, policy professional with an interest in environmentally sustainable transportation? Do you want to shape the future of transportation environmental assessment and natural protection policy?

Then consider this exciting opportunity where you will lead and coordinate initiatives related to environmental assessment and protection with a focus on assessing and mitigating noise, impacts for transportation infrastructure projects.

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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 natural protection with a focus on noise, air quality and climate change
• develop, recommend and implement transportation related environmental policies
• review, prepare and present policy and technical reports to address strategic transportation issues associated with a focus on noise, air quality and climate change
• 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 and evidence based recommendations to senior decision makers

Want to learn more about this opportunity?

Join us for an information session on Friday, July 17 from 12:00 PM where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.

Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!

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If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

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What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and expertise

You have:
• knowledge of environmental management theories, practices, and land-use planning policy to provide advice on matters with specific focus on transportation related air quality, climate change and noise assessment and mitigation
• knowledge of environmental theories and practices related to noise, climate change and air quality to identify emerging issues and provide advice related to transportation
• knowledge of noise assessment methodology and noise control measures along linear facilities
• knowledge of transportation design processes, construction, maintenance and operations practices to lead and coordinate environmental studies and projects
• project management knowledge and skills to lead concurrent project, studies and project teams
• knowledge of environmental assessment and protection legislation to identify issues with a specific focus on air quality, climate change and noise mitigation

Consultation and advisory 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
• You can consult, negotiate and build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Communication skills

You can:
• prepare and present briefings, reports and analysis on policy issues for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• use computer software applications, including air and noise modelling software, to prepare and present reports and statistical analysis

Research and analytical skills:

• You have knowledge of data collection and can plan research methodology and strategy for complex policy research projects

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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!

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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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Additional information:

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-MT-246943/26

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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.