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Policy Advisor

Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Climate Change & Environmental Policy Division
City:
Toronto
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary upto 22 months
Job Code:
5A007 - Policy05
Salary:
$65,401.00 - $94,239.00 Per Year
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
111699
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change needs your expertise in policy development to support the Resource Recovery Policy Branch. You will play a key role in conducting important policy research, issues analysis, and support or lead projects and studies related to resource recovery and waste reduction.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Undertake or contribute to policy development and program analysis related to resource recovery, waste diversion and waste management activities
• Develop policy options and recommendations for resource recovery, waste diversion and waste management initiatives
• Liaise with key stakeholder groups to collaborate on research projects, exchange information, and consult on policy options and solutions.
• Prepare policies, research papers, and other legislative documents for senior management to review.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge of Program and Policy Development

• You have knowledge of environmental sciences and ability in applying theories, principles, practices of waste management and diversion to develop initiatives and programs to achieve government's objectives
• You have knowledge of government decision-making processes
• You have knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and existing policies and programs
• You have an understanding of the broad political, technical, economic, and social issues related to resource recovery, waste diversion and waste management and reduction.

Analytical, Research and Evaluation Skills

• You have analytical, research and evaluation skills to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Communication, Consultation, and Presentation Skills

• You have communications skills to draft policy papers, reports, analyses, briefing notes, and materials for cabinet submissions.
• You have consultation skills to participate in discussions and negotiations with other ministries, industry sectors and other levels of governments.
• You have facilitation and presentation skills to provide research findings on policy and program development projects.

Project Management Skills

• You have project management skills to contribute and provide leadership to project teams and external consultants.

Computer Proficiency

• You are proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software to research and prepare briefing materials and policy submissions.

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 22 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Note:
  • Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
  • T-ET-111699/17
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 26, 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.

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