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Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement
Organization:
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Division:
Strategy & Policy Division /Strategic Engagement Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
AGCO/13 - AGCO/13
Salary:
$44.41 - $55.51 Per Hour
Are you a superb writer, forward-thinker and relationship builder who is passionate about stakeholder engagement? Do you possess strong analytical skills, enjoy working with diverse groups of people and know when to challenge the status quo by presenting a new innovative idea or creative solution? Do you want to be part of a small high-performing team?
We are seeking a dynamic team player for the role of Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement in the Strategy and Policy Division of the AGCO. In the midst of significant change in both the alcohol, gaming and horse racing industries, the AGCO is pursuing a number of strategic engagement priorities to enable the organization to deliver the most innovative, cost-effective and compliance-focused regulatory services on behalf of the people of Ontario.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The AGCO operates among a vast and growing network of stakeholders and partners including regulated businesses and individuals, regulatory and law enforcement agencies in Canada and internationally, non-profit entities dedicated to research and public interest advocacy and industry associations, among others. A critical determinant of the AGCO's achievement of its strategic priorities is its ability to successfully engage, solicit and harness the cooperation, collaboration, resources and wisdom of the public and third-party stakeholders and partners.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Engagement, you will deliver research, analysis, strategic engagement advice and logistical support in relation to the AGCO's ongoing efforts to build, coordinate and strengthen key relationships across diverse stakeholder networks, and provincial, national and international organizations. The successful candidate will be responsible for using their policy analysis, adaptive capacity and planning skills to develop and deliver engagement plans and offer analytical advice. They will be expected to work effectively across the organization to foster ongoing agency support for delivery of key engagement activities, including complex multi-stakeholder consultations.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Extensive professional experience in stakeholder relations and policy analysis/development developed through a combination of the successful completion of academic or professional training and relevant work experience;
• Understanding of the use of social media within a professional business environment and how to leverage it to effectively support engagement activities;
• Detailed knowledge of current issues and trends in the alcohol, gaming and horse racing industries, both from a domestic and international standpoint;
• Political acuity and an understanding of government regulatory approaches and policy development processes;
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engagement projects that involve intensive internal and external engagement;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the strong ability to work collaboratively both inside and outside of an organization;
• Intuitive and creative thinking skills with a strong commitment to solving complex problems through collaboration, engagement and consensus building;
• Demonstrated superior presentation, facilitation and writing capabilities;
• Ability to multi-task across a number of key projects and successfully manage competing priorities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check
Please note this is a unionized position.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Excluded
Schedule:
N/A
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, January 19, 2018
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