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Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
5A007 - Policy05
Salary:
$64,434.00 - $92,846.00 Per year
Are you an environmental professional looking to contribute to the Ministry's role in protecting and conserving our Great Lakes? If so, then don't miss this opportunity to lead and coordinate a range of policy initiatives with the Climate Change and Environmental Policy Branch.
About the job
• Conduct policy research and analysis and assist with developing cross-sectoral programs, policies, and projects.
• Develop and present briefing materials including policy research, options, and recommendations for senior management.
• Liaise with colleagues across government and key stakeholder groups and Indigenous communities to exchange research information and consult on policy options.
What you bring to the team
Knowledge of Policy Development and Environmental Issues
• You have knowledge of policy and program analysis and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and provide recommendations.
• You have knowledge of government decision-making processes.
• You have expert knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of Great Lakes management
• You know municipal, provincial, federal and international (U.S.) environmental programs and agreements pertaining to the management of the Great Lakes.
• You know environmental legislation (e.g. Great Lakes Protection Act), regulations, policies, and programs.
• You have scientific knowledge of the current environmental status of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct policy research, program development, monitor trends, analyze information, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative factors.
Communication, Interpersonal, and Presentation Skills
• You have strong communications skills to draft policy papers, reports, analyses, correspondence, briefing notes, and materials for cabinet submissions.
• You have facilitation and presentation skills to provide research findings on branch policy and program development projects.
• You have strong interpersonal skills including consensus building and negotiation skills to work in teams and participate in consultations across government and externally.
Computer Proficiency
• You are proficient with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management and presentation software to research and prepare briefing materials and policy submissions.
Apply by:
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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.
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