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Amended - TEAM LEAD POLICY ADVISOR
Organization:
Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Division:
Policy, Research and Ministry Services
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Term:
1 Temporary - up to 6 months with the possibility of extension
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$73,402.00 - $108,164.00 Per Year
Do you have experience in policy research and analysis and want to contribute to the future direction of the Ministry of Francophone Affairs (MFA) programs and initiatives? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity where you will provide senior policy and strategic support related to the government's French language services.
**Posting timeline: The posting has been extended until February 2nd. No changes have been made to the initial posting advertisement. If you have previously submitted an application to this Job ID, there is no need to apply again**.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Provide expert advice, recommendations and guidance on policy issues
• Perform highly complex and sensitive corporate policy research and assessment
• Lead and coordinate policy and program development projects and formulation of strategic plans
• Carry out risk and cost-benefit analyses and ensure alignment of proposed policy with the corporate agenda and priorities for French language services
• Work with the MFA staff to resolve key issues
• Oversee preparation of materials, and work with stakeholders.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service (OPS) approved evaluator.
Leadership and Project Management Skills:
• You have strong leadership skills to lead projects, staff and team members
• You have excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
• You have knowledge of issues management processes to identify and draw attention to Francophone policy needs
Business Knowledge and Skills:
• You have knowledge of objectives and mandate of the Ministry of Francophone Affairs
• You understand current issues and priorities of Francophone citizens, communities and stakeholder organizations
• You are able to interpret legislation and regulations governing French language services and Francophone affairs
Policy and Research Knowledge and Skills:
• You have knowledge of strategic policy analysis and development techniques
• You understand the government decision-making approvals process as well as ministry policies and practices to draft positions, options, strategies, proposals, Cabinet submissions, legislation and regulations in support of policy issues
• You have knowledge of strategic planning approaches and methodologies, research techniques, evidence development processes as well as program evaluation and measurement techniques
• You are able to identify and assess unprecedented or unique policy circumstances not currently addressed
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills to represent the MFA/ministry at inter-provincial conferences and stakeholder meetings
• You are able to provide strategic advice and analysis to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister
• You can prepare and deliver presentations, reports and policy options/recommendations, proposals, briefing and background materials for senior management, the ADM and Deputy Minister
• You have excellent stakeholder relations skills to develop and maintain relationships with OPS ministries, the federal government and counterparts in other provinces
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 700 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:
Friday, January 15, 2021
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- C-FA-158686/20
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 2, 2021 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
