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Senior Policy Advisor

Job ID:
105806
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Policy and Planning Division
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary
Job code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$69,496.00 - $102,408.00 Per year

Do you have a unique combination of multi-modal transportation and data analytics and visualization experience? Bring your technical skills and transportation planning knowledge to this challenging opportunity within Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Planning Branch.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• use multimodal transportation models and quantitative analysis to lead the development of new data visualizations and tools to support the Ministry of Transportation's iCorridor website (www.mto.gov.on.ca/icorridor)
• use Geographic Information System (GIS) software and other software and programming languages related to statistical analysis and data visualization to develop and present transportation planning and performance metrics
• apply analysis of large datasets multi-million-records, and apply data fusion techniques to develop new and meaningful performance metrics for transportation.
• determine appropriate metrics to support policy recommendations
use programming languages in order to automate the retrieval and application of data
• Present the results of your analysis to a range of technical and non-technical staff, and senior management, to support the Ministry's planning and policy objectives
• Represent the Ministry on multi-ministry and external committees to support the government's goals on open data and evidence-based planning

What you bring to the team


Knowledge of Multi-modal Transportation

• you know multi-modal transportation planning theory and practices, including the relationships between transportation, land-use, and economic performance in an Ontario context.
• you can assess transportation demand trends and needs in Ontario
• you can plan, design and coordinate large planning and research studies
• you are a creative thinker and can recommend and develop new planning metrics and visualizations to support the Ministry's analytical needs.

Data Forecasting and Analysis

• you know theory and practice of travel demand forecasting and transportation system performance analysis.
• you have the ability to interpret and advise on the performance of the transportation system, and the impacts of various policies and programs on its efficiency and effectiveness.
• you have a demonstrated experience in analysing large datasets and applying data fusion and data visualization tools to provide insight on complex transportation issues.

Computer and Project Management Skills

• you have expert skills in office software, database software, and specialized software to perform travel demand forecasting and analysis (e.g. GIS software, transportation modelling software).
• you can apply your advanced knowledge of programming languages to automate data processing routines and display information dynamically on a website.
• you have advanced knowledge of software and programming languages related to transportation modelling, GIS applications, and data visualization to support data spatial and aspatial data visualizations in a transportation context.
• you can manage projects, set priorities, lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate project activities with partners

Communication and Advisory Skills

• you have excellent oral and written communications skills prepare and present briefings on the results of your technical analysis to senior management, external stakeholders, and non-expert audiences.
• you are proficient in graphic design techniques as they apply to the presentation of maps and aspatial data visualizations, including visual layout, iconography colour palette choice, and copy-editing.
• you have strong relationship-building skills, which you can leverage to lead multi-ministry and multi-jurisdictional task forces and committees on planning data and analysis, and to develop new data sharing and analysis partnerships within MTO and with other Ministries and external clients.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Note:

  • T-MT-105806/17


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