Help shape the future of Ontario's public lands.Are you looking to make a difference regarding the management of Ontario's public lands? Are you naturally curious and enjoy problem solving? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Crown Lands Policy Section, where you will join a team that provides policy advice and leadership on the management of Crown (public) lands in Ontario. Make an impact, by applying your knowledge and experience to the ongoing management of 77% of the land in Ontario.
The Crown Lands Policy Section provides legislative, regulatory and policy leadership for the Public Lands Act, including leadership for: the stewardship of public lands; the granting of rights, title and interests in public lands; roads and water crossings on public land; and sustainable economic development of public lands in support of the province's needs. More information on how public lands are managed in Ontario can be found on the ministry's
websiteInformation SessionWe are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the division and the position to be filled.
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Remember to add this event to your calendarThis session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Help shape provincial policies that guide the management and use of Ontario's Crown lands.
• Lead and/or coordinate policy projects from research and analysis through to recommendations and implementation.
• Translate complex issues into clear advice, briefing materials, and practical solutions for decision-makers.
• Identify emerging challenges and opportunities and contribute to innovative approaches to public land management.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary environment, regularly interacting with other ministry divisions and government ministries, and at times with stakeholders, Indigenous communities and municipal governments.
What you bring to the team
Policy Development and Analysis
You have:
• knowledge of legislative and policy development frameworks, processes, and principles, with experience contributing to the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies, programs, legislation, or strategic initiatives.
• experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex policy issues, trends, and emerging risks to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
You have:
• experience identifying emerging issues, risks, trends, and opportunities and assessing their potential impacts on policy, programs, or business priorities.
• demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• demonstrated political acuity and sound judgment
Project Management and Leadership
You have:
• experience leading or coordinating projects, including planning activities, managing timelines, identifying risks, and delivering results in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• demonstrated leadership skills, with experience coordinating cross-functional teams, guiding collaborative initiatives, and driving projects and policy priorities to successful outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
You have:
• experience building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, Indigenous communities, industry representatives, and interest groups, to support policy and program objectives.
• experience consulting, collaborating, and working across organizations to gather input, address issues, build consensus, and advance complex initiatives.
Communication, Influence and Advisory Skills
You have:
• experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on complex issues
• consultation, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience building consensus and advancing initiatives among stakeholders with diverse interests and perspectives.
• experience preparing and delivering briefings, presentations, reports, briefing notes, and other written products that communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
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: