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Senior Safety Research Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Road User Safety Division
Language of Position(s):
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
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)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 87 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 22, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
