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Senior Safety Research Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Road User Safety Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary with possibility of extension
Job code:
02287 - Economist 4 (Bargaining Unit)
Salary:
$1,402.82 - $1,831.76 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you concerned about road safety in Ontario and looking for an opportunity to use your strong research skills? If so, then the Ministry of Transportation, Road Safety Research Office is looking for you to conduct statistical analyses of large data sets and undertake qualitative research to support the development and evaluation of road safety policies and programs.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Design and conduct complex research
• Coordinate project teams or consultants undertaking research for road safety program and policy development
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Use, develop and enhance various databases to organize and analyze data
• Project trends, assess key indicators, conduct long range forecasting and comparative data studies
• Provide technical expertise in planning, design, implementation and evaluation of road safety initiatives
What you bring to the team
Research and Data Modelling Knowledge
• You have advanced knowledge of research methods, writing and editing, data modelling and analytical techniques for conducting multi-dimensional studies
• You understand long range forecasting and can carry out comparative data studies
• You have strong knowledge of information technology, socio-economic theory and road safety trends and practices
Communication, Interpersonal and Analytical Skills
• You can communicate effectively to prepare and present reports and submissions
• You can conduct stakeholder consultations using your negotiation skills
• You have superior analytical skills to analyze and interpret complex research material and evaluate results
• You are able to work independently and demonstrate political acuity
Computer Skills
• You are proficient with personal computers, related software and databases (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Apply by:
Thursday, June 22, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 87 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Thursday, June 8, 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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