Can you provide specialized advice and policy expertise to support the safe and efficient movement of goods and people. Do you have the skills needed to lead and coordinate projects that address and support the economic, social, environmental and strategic transportation objectives of the province? Can you connect with and build strong interpersonal relationships with a diverse client group. If so, please consider this opportunity with the Commercial Transportation Safety and Enforcement Division.
About the job
As part of our dynamic team, you will:
• Anticipate, identify, and research freight transportation issues and
• Plan and lead policy and research and analysis studies to address potential challenges and opportunities
• Consult and solicit input on proposed policies with stakeholders
• Develop in-depth reports, present policy options and recommendations
• Develop relationships with key municipal and industry stakeholders
• Lead and/or participate in intergovernmental /inter-ministerial review and consultation processes
• Provide analytical advice, options and recommendations on potential legislative and regulatory changes
What you bring to the team
Transportation Knowledge
You have:
• knowledge of multi-modal transportation theory, principles and practices
• knowledge of socio-economic theory and principles to assess the economic, social, fiscal and corporate implications of initiatives and proposals
Project Management Skills
You can:
• lead and manage options analyses and policy review and development processes under strict timelines.
• support the development of projects that improve the Ministry's oversight and management of the transportation sector in Ontario.
Communication Skills
You can:
• lead and represent the ministry on inter- jurisdictional policy consultations and negotiations and resolve issues
• coordinate, prepare and present reports, policy analyses, briefing notes and issues analyses to senior management
• operate standard office software programs and tools to research and prepare own materials
Relationship Management
You can:
• develop effective linkages and consultation frameworks with inter-jurisdictional stakeholders
• present and explain program policy positions and promote strategic initiatives to a variety of stakeholders
Analytical Skills
You can:
• research issues, gaps, and trends and develop strategic policy recommendations/options
• identify and develop procedural frameworks, program objectives, parameters and implementation plans
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: