SENIOR ADVISOR, NUCLEAR AND ENERGY APPROVALS

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Join the Ministry of Energy in the Energy Supply Nuclear Branch to provide planning analyses and expert advice in the development of public policies and strategies related to nuclear energy.

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About the job

• provide expert advice and guidance related to economic, environmental and social considerations of nuclear planning issues
• assess the impact of initiatives, analyses and the development of public policy options and strategies with respect to nuclear energy in Ontario, taking into consideration environmental impacts
• present recommendations to senior management and suggest strategies with policy or regulatory alternatives
• provide policy recommendations based on research and analyses of complex technical, licensing and economic aspects of nuclear energy
• consult with critical stakeholders and partners to support nuclear energy programs
• lead research and studies related to nuclear energy and manage research contracts

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• you have knowledge of or experience working with theories, principles and techniques of public policy, economics, finance, energy-related regulatory principles in order to lead studies, research, analyses and development of policy options and strategies related to nuclear energy
• you have knowledge of or experience with environmental issues, regulatory issues, nuclear energy, and the energy industry in order to coordinate the Ministry's participation in and monitoring of federal approval processes and advise on provincial processes

Planning, Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills:

• you can identify and address contentious issues and questions requiring pre-emptive action
• you can suggest strategies for policy or regulatory alternatives

Communication, Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills:

• you can consult with internal and external stakeholders
• you can serve as technical advisor to project teams and participate on committees, task forces and discussion groups
• you can prepare and present briefings and policy implications of recommendations to senior executives

Analytical, Evaluative and Research Skills:

• you can assess the impact of initiatives and analyze and develop policy options related to nuclear energy, taking into consideration environmental impacts
• you can research and interpret a variety of legislation and regulations related to the energy sector to formulate advice
• you can provide policy recommendations based on research and analyses of complex technical, licensing and economic aspects of nuclear energy

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

• you can lead the development of new policies and strategies
• you can lead research and studies related to nuclear energy and define terms of reference for experts' studies
• you can assist with developing project objectives, goals, human resources and financial requirements for projects

Computer Skills:

• you are proficient in software applications such as Word, Excel, and the Internet and Intranet to prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, correspondence and spreadsheets and to access information and conduct searches on the Internet and Intranet

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.