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Lead the development of impactful heritage policies and programs that also advance Indigenous relationships and priorities across Ontario. Make a difference with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM).
About the job
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will drive the creation of heritage policies, programs, and strategies. Your work will influence government decisions and strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities across Ontario.
In this role, you will:
• develop and evaluate policies and programs, including research, analysis, and environmental scans
• lead research initiatives and translate technical findings into accessible materials
• prepare policy papers, Cabinet submissions, and briefing documents
• plan and deliver Indigenous engagements and consultation meetings
• manage inter-ministry and external stakeholder projects and consultations
• provide strategic advice and issues management to senior leadership
• build and maintain networks with Indigenous partners and government stakeholders
What you bring to the team
Policy and program expertise
You have:
• experience in policy and program development, evaluation, and implementation
• knowledge of legislative processes and policy analysis tools
• ability to assess economic, social, and political factors impacting policy decisions
Project management and analytical skills
You have:
• experience managing complex projects from concept to completion
• ability to evaluate policy and program effectiveness and recommend improvements
• analytical skills to interpret data and emerging trends to inform evidence-based policy decisions
• ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
Relationship and consensus building
You have:
• ability to build trust and partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations
• experience in negotiation and consultation to gain stakeholder support
• strong consensus-building and mediation capabilities
• familiarity with Indigenous priorities and perspectives, and experience working directly with Indigenous communities and organizations
Communication skills
You have:
• expertise in preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence on complex issues
• ability to present technical material clearly to non-technical audiences
• tact and diplomacy in communicating political impacts to senior decision-makers
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: