Do you have the necessary skills and experience to influence pension policy and retirement savings strategies for Ontarians?
We are seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to join our team and engage in innovative policy development, conduct complex policy analysis and provide well-considered policy advice regarding retirement income security and pension policy.
These positions would primarily involve collaborating to develop pension policy reforms and support the development of pension regulations and legislation, as well as developing briefing materials, Cabinet submissions and other products to support decision-making on pension policy in Ontario.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• support pension reform and innovation in Ontario by developing policy options and implementing policy initiatives through pension legislation and regulations
• prepare briefing materials and policy recommendations for the Minister of Finance
• support the Ontario Budget process
What you bring to the team
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have demonstrated analytical, research and quantitative skills in developing policy recommendations
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to policy development
• You can interpret data to support policy development
• You can research relevant legislation and regulations for Ontario and other jurisdictions to support policy development
Policy Development Expertise
• You have substantial experience with public policy development
• You are familiar with government structure and the policy approvals process
• You can interpret and apply knowledge of Ontario legislation and regulations to develop and implement policy
• You have knowledge of federal and provincial regulations and legislation (including Ontario's Pension Benefits Act) that govern pension plans*
*Note: Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial regulations and legislation is not required to be successful in this competition. This knowledge can be acquired through on-the-job learning.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• You can develop and maintain contacts in the public and private sectors
• You can effectively brief management on complex policy issues
• You have demonstrated the ability to develop well-written and well-organized briefing materials, Cabinet submissions and correspondence on complex or technical policy issues
Project Management and Leadership Skills
• You have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple policy issues at once, anticipate and address potential problems in a policy project, and advance a complex policy project
• You can independently plan and complete complex assignments to meet tight deadlines
• You are able to lead and coordinate work on complex and technical policy issues
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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