Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable transportation and environmental protection in Ontario? The Environmental Services Office is looking for a strategic and driven Senior Policy Analyst to lead complex research and policy initiatives focused on contaminated sites, waste, and excess materials management.
This is an opportunity to influence environmental outcomes at scale—working at the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and ecological stewardship. If you're passionate about driving change through evidence-based policy and collaborative leadership, we want to hear from you.
Want to learn more about this opportunity?Join us for an information session on Friday October 10, 2025 12:00 PM-12:45 PM where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
•Lead and support complex policy research and planning projects focused on waste, excess materials, and contaminated sites within the transportation system.
•Analyze government direction, environmental trends, and land use impacts to identify opportunities and recommend strategic policy solutions.
•Develop and implement policies, tools, and guidelines that support environmental compliance and sustainable transportation.
•Prepare reports, Cabinet submissions, and presentations that offer innovative recommendations aligned with ministry objectives.
•Plan and manage studies, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure quality control of policy deliverables.
•Build partnerships and represent the ministry with stakeholders, industry, academia, and other jurisdictions to address emerging challenges.
•Lead cross-divisional and intergovernmental collaboration to develop best practices and respond to strategic transportation issues.
•Advise senior leadership on environmental trends, policy impacts, and results of external studies, including sensitive assignments for the Deputy and Minister.
•Stay current on waste and materials management developments and their implications for transportation policy.
•Provide technical advice, training, and consultative support across the ministry and to external clients.
What you bring to the team
Policy & Legislative Knowledge
You have:
•An understanding of environmental legislation and standards related to spills, contaminated sites, hazardous materials, waste, and excess materials (e.g., Regulation 347, Ontario EPA, CEPA, TDGA).
•Knowledge of provincial, federal, and municipal policies that support sustainability and ensure compliance.
•An understanding of land use planning, environmental assessment, and transportation policy frameworks.
•The ability to apply strategic planning and policy development principles to evaluate proposals and create effective instruments.
•The ability to align recommendations with ministry and government business plans, long-term strategies, and legislative frameworks.
Research & Analytical Skills
You can:
•Conduct complex studies using advanced research methods and data analysis.
•Analyze government direction and environmental trends to support strategic transportation planning.
•Assess impacts of waste and excess materials on transportation initiatives and advise senior leadership.
•Design innovative models and performance tools to address emerging policy issues.
•Use environmental scanning and jurisdictional research to inform policy development.
Project & Program Management Skills
You can:
•Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and joint studies.
•Plan major projects, develop methodologies, and evaluate new concepts.
•Manage resources, timelines, and quality control across concurrent initiatives.
•Resolve conflicts with consultants and ensure contract performance.
•Represent the ministry on inter-jurisdictional task forces and committees.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Skills
You can:
•Build partnerships with agencies, industry, academia, and other jurisdictions.
•Negotiate agreements, mediate conflicts, and gain consensus on shared initiatives.
•Facilitate collaboration across divisions and external organizations to address sustainability challenges.
Communication & Presentation Skills
You can:
•Write clear policy papers, technical reports, Cabinet submissions, and briefing materials.
•Present proposals and impact assessments to senior leadership, including the Deputy and Minister.
•Communicate policy direction and respond to technical questions in public and professional forums.
•Prepare presentations that highlight strategic relevance and economic benefits of proposals.
Technical Proficiency
You can:
•Use software tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and data visualization to support reporting and analysis
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:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment