SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

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A challenging opportunity exists with the Regulatory Coordination Branch (Director's Office) of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will be a results oriented individual who will:

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About the job

• Conduct independent analysis for the planning, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Provide policy and issues analysis
• Plan and develop research reports and issues analysis documents
• Prepare background papers and briefing notes to support the work of the branch

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What you bring to the team

Policy Research, Analysis and Development:

• Knowledge of policy development and review processes and methods
• Knowledge financial sector policy related to securities, insurance and pension regulation and legislation
• Research and analysis skills to develop and implement recommendations

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Knowledge of consultation and communications principles and methods to lead in internal and external stakeholder consultation
• Superior communication and presentation skills to prepare reports, correspondence, briefing materials and speeches

Project Management:

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Organizational skills to coordinate projects involving public and private sector participants

NOTE: As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision; in the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
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