Shape Ontario's Forest Future: Join Us as a Policy AnalystDo you have a unique combination of forest industry and policy development knowledge? Consider this opportunity to support the development of policies and strategies to facilitate the growth of Ontario's forest economy.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• participate in research projects, program design and delivery reviews, development and transfer of initiatives for the forest-based economy
• prepare and maintain project documentation, assess implications and impacts and draft correspondence in response to issues raised by various stakeholders
• coordinate stakeholder consultation and training, attend stakeholder meetings and forums to identify and discuss interests, concerns and issues
• provide leadership and expertise in support of policy and program reviews and development initiatives
What you bring to the team
Specialized knowledge:
• You have knowledge of public policy development processes and ability to interpret legislation.
• You have knowledge of Ontario's forest industry, its economic significance and emerging trends and competitiveness.
• You have knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management planning and silviculture systems, procedures and techniques.
Interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills:
• You have proven communication and computer skills to explain current policies and programs, prepare reports and make formal presentations in a clear and logical fashion.
• You have interpersonal skills to work as a team and create effective working relationships with stakeholders and personnel.
• You have well-developed liaison, facilitation and networking skills to consult and negotiate policy and program development.
Planning and organizational skills:
• You have proven project planning and management skills to support and contribute to the achievement of deliverables.
• You have organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate own work with others and meet tight deadlines.
Research, analytical and problem solving skills:
• You have demonstrated research, analytical and problem solving skills, as well as an understanding of data analysis procedures and statistical techniques to assess information, present findings and make recommendations.
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: