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Senior Policy Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Division:
ServiceOntario-Strategic Policy Unit, Business Development Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$68,536.00 - $100,994.00 Per Year
Are you interested in a dynamic opportunity where you will take part in modernizing government services and supporting digital government transformation? The Strategic Policy Unit is looking for a highly motivated professional and team player to help shape strategic policy for ServiceOntario. Drawing upon your exceptional policy expertise and project leadership skills, this role will provide a great opportunity to research and develop strategic services redesign policy options and recommendations, including digital services, in line with ServiceOntario's strategic plan and priorities.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will:
• Lead the development of effective service redesign-oriented strategic policies and related materials
• Provide policy expertise, identify gaps, and develop policies and recommendations that are aligned with ServiceOntario's strategic priorities and digital services transformation objectives
• Conduct research and analysis, and provide interpretation of trends, challenges and opportunities
• Establish and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships and lead consultations
• Develop options to address issues and recommend viable policy solutions
• Prepare presentation decks, Cabinet Submissions and related materials to support policy initiatives and executive decisions
• Provide responses to policy issues arising from stakeholders and the public
• Deliver policy advice and/or briefings to senior management and executives regarding strategic policy renewal and emerging issues
How do I qualify?
Policy Development and Implementation
• You have well developed strategic policy development skills and experience with regulatory framework development and maintenance
• You understand service redesign concepts and methods relating to policy development
• You have demonstrated experience in supporting executive decision making and have political acuity to understand critical issues and concerns faced by a variety of stakeholders
• You have experience in providing expert evidence-based policy recommendations and advice that aligns with strategic organizational priorities and key government mandate objectives
Leadership and Project Management Skills
• You have proven project management skills to plan, establish priorities, anticipate issues and implement recommendations across functional teams and work groups
• You can lead consultations and coordinate issues management activities
• You have experience establishing work plans and team priority plans to ensure coordinated, quality output while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• You can work effectively in a team environment and manage tight deadlines with competing priorities
Relationship Management, Consultation and Problem-Solving Skills
• You have experience developing and maintaining stakeholder partnerships to obtain information, analyse policy challenges and solutions, and generate consensus
• You can consult with stakeholders to anticipate and manage potential issues and negotiate and resolve concerns that may arise
• You can develop and deliver effective presentations to senior management, executives and other audiences
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have knowledge of research methodologies, environmental and jurisdictional scanning, modeling and forecasting
• You have experience researching and understanding digital services trends and opportunities
• You have evaluative and interpretive skills to identify and assess policy options in terms of impact, cost and benefits
• You can present analytical results and policy recommendations in a variety of formats to various audiences
Organizational and Computer Skills
• You have experience preparing policy related materials using your knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• You are able to effectively prioritize your work to manage multiple projects and issues
• You have organization skills to manage conflicting work demands and deliver priorities in alignment with team objectives
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 20 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 20 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, November 7, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 22, 2016 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
