Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come? Do you want to be part of designing equitable and sustainable communities with increased access to places for all Ontarians to live, work and play. Are you an experienced land economist?
Consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to be part of a dynamic team of multi-disciplinary professionals implementing provincial land-use planning policies and programs.
What we offer:• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
Comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• Compensation for overtime worked
• Comprehensive resources to support mental health and wellness
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
Want to learn more? Let's have a chat.Join the hiring managers and other MMAH staff on Tuesday August 15, 2023 from 12:00pm-1:00pm to find out more about the job, the teams and what it is like working at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Register
here to be part of the meeting. You are welcome to participate anonymously. If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
Want to talk sooner?Please contact our recruitment partner HR Associates and get in touch with Heather Lockie 416-237-1500 x237 or at
MMAH-Info@hra.on.ca.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
You will:
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in divisional and ministry projects related to land economics, policy analysis, and development;
- Develop policy options/responses and approaches for strategic planning and decision-making purposes;
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and assess current and emerging issues related to socio-economic perspectives;
- Oversee all aspects of research project management;
- Develop and prepare various materials such as reports, briefing materials, correspondence, and communication materials;
- Present policy proposals and promotes collaborative efforts with stakeholders.
- Act as a resource, consulting with stakeholders to discuss issues and provide advice.
What you bring to the team
Economics and Policy Development Expertise:
- You have a strong understanding of land economics, land-use planning, macro and microeconomic theory and environmental policy;
- You have knowledge of policy development processes and government decision-making processes;
- You are familiar with government objectives and directions and the ability to ensure they are considered when developing policy options and outreach strategies;
- You understand land-use planning processes, directives, and guidelines;
- You have the ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies to provide advice to senior management and stakeholders.
Project Management Skills:
- You have project management techniques, including planning, organizing, and overseeing growth management projects and studies;
- You are able to provide guidance to team members when leading/coordinating research and policy development projects.
Research and Analytical Skills:
- You have knowledge of socio-economic and economic evaluation tools for quantitative and qualitative analysis and modeling;
- You are proficient in research techniques, including environment and trends scans, analysis of best practices, analysis of options, and impacts.
Communication, Presentation and Partnership Skills:
- You can build and maintain working and collaborative relationships with stakeholders;
- You can effectively respond to issues and provide recommendations through various forms of communication;
- You have strong written communication skills.