Are you passionate about shaping the future of education to ensure equity, inclusion, and quality for all? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Policy and Program Analyst in the Indigenous Education Office where you'll play a pivotal role in providing leadership, policy expertise, and strategic guidance in the development and evaluation of education policies and programs.
If you're driven by a commitment to advancing educational access, equity, and accountability, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and fostering a brighter future for learners everywhere.
In this role, you will provide advice related to the planning, development and implementation of policies and programs to support the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
You will have the opportunity to build relationships with Indigenous education partners and key education sector stakeholders to support programs that reflect First Nations, Metis and Inuit history, languages, cultures, contributions and are responsive to the education needs of Indigenous students. This role will give you the opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on the fastest growing youth population in Ontario.
The successful candidate will have the option to work from Ministry of Education alternative work locations across the province.
Learn more about Indigenous education in Ontario to understand how you can support First Nation, Métis and Inuit student achievement and well-being and all students' understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives and contributions.
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
In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping education policies and programs
You will:
• Oversee and contribute to all aspects of policy and program development, from research and trend analysis to stakeholder consultations, impact assessment, and recommendation formulation.
• Collaborate with branch policy and professional staff to identify key issues and needs, and craft recommendations for new policy directions that align with provincial education system objectives
• Lead inclusive consultations and engagement initiatives
• Research and synthesize information from various sources to address information requests from ministry senior management and central agencies
This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to the development of impactful education policies and programs, engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure inclusivity and collaboration, and provide strategic guidance to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. If you're passionate about driving positive change in education and possess strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, we encourage you to apply.
What you bring to the team
Policy and Program
• You have experience in policy and program development, assessment and implementation
• You can lead/ contribute to inclusive policy and program integration
Research and Analysis
• You have research experience and can assess both qualitative and quantitative information in developing proposals and
evaluate a range of factors such as funding, governance and stakeholder, sector-specific population interests
• You can identify and evaluate the implications and impact of proposed policy changes, implementation issues and medium and long-term impacts of changes
Knowledge
• You have an understanding of Indigenous issues in Ontario and the government's historic relationship with Indigenous communities
• You have knowledge of current/emerging trends/issues, government jurisdictions in education as they related to Indigenous Education, public interests and pressure points in education
Consultation and Relationship Building
• You have consultation, facilitation and relationship-building skills to respond to issues, provide ethical and inclusive recommendations
• You have presentation and persuasion skills to provide advice and explain recommendations.
Organization and Project Management
• You have time management, organizational and prioritization skills to balance priorities and meet deadlines
• You can collaborate and work on projects to meet common goals