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Organization:
Ministry of the Environment
Division:
Integrated Environmental Policy Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 17 months)
Job code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per year
Looking for a way to make a difference? Then consider joining the Ministry of the Environment, Air Policy Instruments and Program Design Branch, where you will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the branch, ministry, government and external clients for the use, management and protection of Ontario's air quality.
About the job
• Lead complex air policy, program, strategic planning and policy development projects.
• Provide senior level expertise to senior management and stakeholders.
• Formulate strategies and approaches to set and achieve air management and protection goals and objectives.
• Evaluate short-term and long-term impacts of initiatives.
• Coordinate responses and approaches to highly-sensitive and contentious issues.
• Develop strategies and build consensus to expedite senior-level decision-making processes.
What you bring to the team
Knowledge of Policy Development
• You have advanced knowledge of policy and program development and program analysis.
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and programs.
• You have knowledge of air quality and climate change issues.
Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You have research and analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and provide recommendations on policy and program changes.
• You have problem solving skills to manage contentious issues.
Communication, Consultation, and Negotiation Skills
• You have strong communication and consultation skills to provide advice, policy options, and strategies to senior management.
• You have negotiation and consensus building skills to work cooperatively with ministries, other levels or government and industry stakeholders.
• You have presentation skills to provide explanations on risk and prevention issues and strategies.
Computer Proficiency
• You are proficient with internet research tools, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software to present research and prepare briefing materials and policy submissions.
Apply by:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 17 months, 77 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- W-ET-62637/14
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.
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