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SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Organization:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Division:
Infrastructure Policy Division - Policy and Planning Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
7A007 - Policy07
Salary:
$74,802.00 - $108,721.00 Per Year
If you are you interested in bringing highly advanced policy, project management and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's infrastructure policies and programs, then this opportunity is ideal for you. Working in a senior role with a small team of dedicated professionals, you will consult with ministries and stakeholders to tackle a range of infrastructure policy challenges, including supporting the province's long-term infrastructure plan and continuing to refine Ontario's approach to infrastructure planning and to delivering major infrastructure projects in partnership with the private sector.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Policy Advisor who will provide expert advice related to infrastructure policy in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• develop policy and financial advice for senior executives within the ministry
• lead and perform complex research and analysis that support the development of infrastructure policies
• brief senior executives
• consult extensively with partner ministries and stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Technical knowledge:
• You have demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in economics and public finance, urban planning, public policy, business administration or related disciplines.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of policy development as well as infrastructure and finance issues.
Research and analytical skills:
• You have proven research and analytical skills to be able to undertake and lead financial/statistical analysis and policy development.
• You can evaluate capital needs and capital data acquisition.
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• You have consultation and facilitation skills to interact effectively with key stakeholders to discuss technical policy issues and exchange information.
• You have presentation and persuasion skills to provide recommendations, options and impacts to senior management.
• You have the ability to prepare briefing materials for the Deputy Minister and Minister, and to present complex research analyses, reports and recommendations.
• You are able to provide advice, guidance and mentorship to team's junior staff members.
Information technology proficiency:
• You possess in-depth knowledge and experience in the use of information technology and information management.
• You have demonstrated effective computer-based quantitative and graphics skills in order to carry out spreadsheet analysis, prepare reports and correspondence, research and communicate electronically.
Project management experience:
• You have demonstrated project management, organizational and motivational abilities to lead multiple concurrent research and analytical studies/projects and portfolio assignments.
• You can make optimal use of other professional resources and inputs within and outside the government.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, April 3, 2017
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. 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.
