Amended - TEAM LEAD POLICY ADVISOR

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Do you have experience in policy research and analysis and want to contribute to the future direction of the Ministry of Francophone Affairs (MFA) programs and initiatives? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity where you will provide senior policy and strategic support related to the government's French language services.

**Posting timeline: The posting has been extended until February 2nd. No changes have been made to the initial posting advertisement. If you have previously submitted an application to this Job ID, there is no need to apply again**.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert advice, recommendations and guidance on policy issues
• Perform highly complex and sensitive corporate policy research and assessment
• Lead and coordinate policy and program development projects and formulation of strategic plans
• Carry out risk and cost-benefit analyses and ensure alignment of proposed policy with the corporate agenda and priorities for French language services
• Work with the MFA staff to resolve key issues
• Oversee preparation of materials, and work with stakeholders.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service (OPS) approved evaluator.

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You have strong leadership skills to lead projects, staff and team members
• You have excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
• You have knowledge of issues management processes to identify and draw attention to Francophone policy needs

Business Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of objectives and mandate of the Ministry of Francophone Affairs
• You understand current issues and priorities of Francophone citizens, communities and stakeholder organizations
• You are able to interpret legislation and regulations governing French language services and Francophone affairs

Policy and Research Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of strategic policy analysis and development techniques
• You understand the government decision-making approvals process as well as ministry policies and practices to draft positions, options, strategies, proposals, Cabinet submissions, legislation and regulations in support of policy issues
• You have knowledge of strategic planning approaches and methodologies, research techniques, evidence development processes as well as program evaluation and measurement techniques
• You are able to identify and assess unprecedented or unique policy circumstances not currently addressed

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have excellent oral and written communication skills to represent the MFA/ministry at inter-provincial conferences and stakeholder meetings
• You are able to provide strategic advice and analysis to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister
• You can prepare and deliver presentations, reports and policy options/recommendations, proposals, briefing and background materials for senior management, the ADM and Deputy Minister
• You have excellent stakeholder relations skills to develop and maintain relationships with OPS ministries, the federal government and counterparts in other provinces

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• C-FA-158686/20
  
  The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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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.