Senior Policy Advisor

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) requires an experienced policy professional to play a key role in the development, implementation and maintenance of complex and novel strategic and program policies related to its regulated businesses.

The incumbent will take a leading role in all aspects of the policy lifecycle through research on emerging issues and trends, the development of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations to the Board, senior executives and stakeholders on policy related to regulatory matters across the liquor line of business.

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About the job

Under the supervision of managers within the Strategic Policy and Planning Branch, you will:

• Navigate uncertain, complex, and novel situations, identify relevant issues, and develop and execute effective recommendations and work products.
  
• Play a leading role in the planning, research, analysis, and implementation of projects.
  
• Use strategic and critical thinking skills, conduct research and analysis, provide interpretation of trends, challenges, and opportunities, and develop relevant and balanced policy options.
  
• Use your astute analytical skills and political acuity to identify risks and key considerations in developing options and recommendations for decision-makers, and to identify appropriate framing specific to the issue and audience.
  
• Identify trends, developments, and best practices in policy development and regulatory frameworks for the liquor sector.
  
• Lead the preparation of executive briefing material to support government and agency decision-making.
  
• Lead responses to policy issues arising from government, stakeholders, and the public.
  
• Lead staff from across AGCO in a highly collaborative and consultative manner on policy development projects.

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What you bring to the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Background in one of the following fields: Public Policy / Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, and/or relevant experience.
  
• Extensive experience in policy development, analysis, and implementation within a regulatory or governmental environment.
  
• A thorough understanding of policy and program development principles including research tools, program design, and program evaluation techniques to provide expertise in the development and evaluation of evidence-based policy options.
  
• Understanding of the government decision-making processes.
  
• The ability to acquire and apply knowledge of legislative authorities, regulations and standards, and other regulatory mechanisms and policies pertaining to alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors.
  
• Proven ability to plan and manage complex policy projects, including establishing priorities, anticipating issues, identifying, and recommending options, and implementing recommendations across functional teams and working groups.
  
• Experience in assessing risks and the impact of changes to various pieces of legislation and regulation.
  
• Excellent judgment, research, and analytical skills to interpret complex information and develop solutions and recommendations.
  
• Strong consultative, relationship management, and partnership-building skills.
  
• Excellent oral and superior written communication and presentation skills to prepare and present materials on complex and sensitive issues.
  
• Proficiency in working in a constructive, team environment with many conflicting demands, pressures, and priorities.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.
To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at  https://www.agco.ca/careers by November 17, 2023.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

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Additional information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
• 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.
  
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  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.

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