Drive change and help shape transit policy that moves Ontario forward.Are you passionate about shaping the future of public transit in Ontario? Join the Ministry of Transportation as a Policy Advisor and play a pivotal role in developing innovative transit policies and programs that move communities forward.
Join a team led by a manager who believes in autonomy, not micromanagement. You'll have clear direction, space to innovate, and the trust to deliver meaningful results.
This role offers opportunity to:
• support, contribute and influence Ontario's transportation policy
• work on high profile initiatives
• be a part of a supportive and inclusive team that encourages you to apply your knowledge and experience
• collaborate with colleagues across the ministry, Ontario Public Service, agencies and other levels of government
Learn more about us and this position.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• help shape Ontario's transit system by undertaking research and analysis and developing advice for senior decision-makers
• write clear and practical policy ideas to improve transportation services across the province
• work closely with Ontario Public Service colleagues and other partners to support transportation projects
• represent the Ministry at meetings and events with transportation organizations and stakeholders
What you bring to the team
Policy experience
You have experience with:
• policy and legislative processes
• helping to design and carry out programs
• using research tools, methods, and techniques to support policy work
• interpreting and applying policy, procedures and legislation
Research, evaluation and analysis
You can:
• apply experience with different research methods and techniques to gather qualitative and quantitative data, conduct environmental scans and spot trends or new issues
• help build new and creative programs
• demonstrate sound judgment, and have an understanding of sensitive or political situations
• assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals for evidence-based recommendations
Relationship management and communication
You have:
• experience with creating and managing relationships with internal and external partners
• consultation skills and the ability to give clear, helpful advice on policies, standards, and programs
You can:
• respond to issues, suggest solutions, and write reports using common computer programs
• lead research projects, explain the results clearly, and present them to senior leaders
Planning and Organizational
You can:
• plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and shifting priorities
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
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: