Make an Impact Where It MattersAre you a strategic relationship-builder with a passion for public engagement and a talent for connecting diverse voices to meaningful change? The IPC is looking for a
Senior Advisor Program Delivery and External Relations to join our
Strategic Initiatives and External Relations Division (SIERD).In this key role, you'll help shape how the IPC connects with interested parties across Ontario, Canada, and internationally, fostering dialogue, building partnerships, and advancing the IPC's mission to champion access to information and privacy rights.
The
IPC is an independent office of the Ontario Legislature and an administrative tribunal responsible for overseeing Ontario's access and privacy laws. These include the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the
Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and the
Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).
About the job
As a Senior Advisor Program Delivery and External Relations, you will:
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Advise on strategic engagement efforts with all parties interested in or impacted by IPC's initiatives.
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Plan and execute events, workshops, and consultations to drive two-way communication and collaboration.
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Monitor and evaluate engagement activities, track metrics, and leverage data to inform outreach strategies.
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Collaborate across teams—communications, policy, legal, and operations—to ensure consistent messaging and unified engagement.
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Support the execution of programs and events, including research, briefing materials, scheduling, procurement, and administrative coordination.
What you bring to the team
Education and Experience
•Post-secondary education in Political Science, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
•At least 5 years of experience in stakeholder or government relations, communications, or public policy engagement roles.
Knowledge Requirements
•Strong understanding of engagement models and inclusive outreach practices.
•Familiarity with databases, CRMs, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills and Abilities
•A strategic thinker with a proven ability to build meaningful connections.
•Demonstrated collaboration, professionalism, diplomacy, and adaptability in team-based and independent settings to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
•Ability to effectively use feedback to inform planning and drive continuous improvement, while demonstrating proactiveness and accountability.
Asset Qualifications
•Strong oral and written communication skills in French are an asset.
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
•A modern organization with a flexible hybrid work model with an in-office attendance of 6 to10 days per month.
•Commitment to continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all its employees.
•Work with an innovative and high performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
•A pension plan program. (optional for contract employees)
Compensation Group:
The collective bargaining process is currently underway, and this position will be represented by the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO).