Senior Policy Advisor

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Are you a strategic-minded professional who possesses in-depth knowledge of and experience in working with Indigenous partners? We are looking for your policy and project leadership, advice and expertise to develop policies and programs that meet the provincial postsecondary education objectives and address the priorities and needs of Indigenous learners and communities.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• work collaboratively with Indigenous partners on joint initiatives and priorities
• develop and promote cooperative approaches, partnerships and solutions that respond to and reflect First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, traditions and cultures
• work collaboratively across the ministry and government to ensure considerations relating to Indigenous learners and communities are identified as part of policy and planning processes
• work collaboratively across the ministry to support constructive and impactful engagement with Indigenous partners
• conduct and coordinate qualitative and quantitative analysis
• provide strategic advice and input on policy development issues and evaluation
• provide advice on Cabinet items from other ministries that are linked to ministry policy and program

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What you bring to the team

Policy and Program Development Knowledge:

• You have the ability to apply your knowledge of policy and program development principles and techniques to lead or participate in the development of strategies, policies and program frameworks and standards in support of Indigenous learners in postsecondary education and training settings.
• You have knowledge of program analysis and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and to provide recommendations that identify considerations relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
• You can interpret and apply government decision-making processes and relevant legislation.

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address impacts of proposed policy changes and modify/make changes to mitigate identified potential risks.
• You have research and project management skills to plan/conduct qualitative/quantitative research studies and evaluate best practices, options, cost and impacts relating to Indigenous learners and communities.

Consulting, Teamwork and Consensus-Building Skills

• You possess consultation, negotiation and consensus-building skills to: develop key linkages with internal and external partners, including Indigenous partners; and, represent and gain support for ministry policy and program initiatives relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
• You can work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative team environment.

Communication, Facilitation and Presentation Skills

• You have oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence and conduct effective briefings.
• You have facilitation skills and demonstrated diplomacy to communicate ministry policy/position on sensitive and political issues relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
• You have experience using computer software such as common word-processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software to conduct research, prepare documents and training presentations.

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-TU-161071/21
  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.
  
  Effective, April 1st, 2021 the correct salary range for this position will be $74,136 to $109,246 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement 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.