Senior Policy Advisor

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If you have a passion for creatively solving problems and improving the way services are delivered to Ontarians, this role is for you! Join the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Strategic Policy Division as we work with our partners to solve complex policy and delivery challenges.

About us
In the Strategic Policy Division, we value diversity and support our team in growing and showcasing their skills in a strategic, inclusive and collaborative environment. We are looking for innovative, motivated policy professionals to lead complex initiatives that support community safety and correctional services across the province. Files you will work on may include death investigations, and private security and investigative services.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Information Session
Want to learn more about the role, the team, or the branch? A voluntary information session will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on January 15th, 2024 from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm EST to share more information about this opportunity. You are encouraged to attend if you are interested. Click here to join the meeting

* This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions.

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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.

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About the job

In this role you will work closely with partners to:
• Lead projects to conceptualize, research, develop and recommend strategic policy options, including projects involving development of legislation and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of policy/fiscal/social developments and innovations that may affect provincial policy directions.
• Develop analysis and briefing materials, including Cabinet submissions.
• Lead briefings of senior management and executives
• Develop relationships and engage/consult on proposed policies and programs within the ministry, and with other ministries, jurisdictions, Indigenous groups and stakeholders.
• Provide advice on policy issues to senior management, and prepare a range of analyses/communications to support issues management.

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What you bring to the team

Policy Development Knowledge:

• You have knowledge and experience in policy analysis and development
• You can ensure ministry and government objectives are considered in policy/program development.
• You have ability to acquire understanding of government/legislative decision-making and planning processes.

Research, Analysis and Evaluation Skills:

• You can provide recommendations and assess the effectiveness of new/revised policies and programs.
• You have research and project management skills to plan and conduct qualitative/quantitative research, analyze trends, evaluate best practices, and asses options and costs.
• You can evaluate long-term implications of potential policy changes and modify plans to mitigate potential risks.
• You can analyze competing interests of partners and stakeholders.

Relationship Management and Facilitation Skills:

• You have engagement and relationship management skills to work collaboratively and establish key linkages and relationships across the OPS and externally
• You can work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
• You can lead consultations with stakeholders ensuring a shared understanding

Communication Skills:

• You have communication skills to prepare materials including briefing notes, presentations and policy papers to support decision making and issues management.
• You have presentation and negotiation skills to deliver briefings and represent the ministry in inter-governmental and stakeholder forums.
• You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software

Socio-economic Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of socio-economic issues that affect justice sector policy and an awareness of relevant legislation.
• You have the ability to integrate a range of social, fiscal, and governance factors into policy proposals and provide advice to senior management and stakeholders.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• 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.