Policy Advisor

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Are you interested in contributing to the development of policy that promotes strong relationships with and positive outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Ontario?

If so, please consider this opportunity to provide policy analysis and strategic advice in a dynamic, team-oriented policy division.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• undertake research and analysis in support of ministry priorities
• monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of new or changed policies and programs
• provide strategic and evidence-based advice on complex policy matters
• develop relationships and engage with Indigenous partners on policy development matters
• participate in consultations with other ministries and other levels of government
• prepare sensitive and confidential materials (e.g. briefing materials, position papers, option papers) that support the ministry's business and decision-making processes

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What you bring to the team

Policy Development Skills:

• You can develop policy options and identify recommended approaches based on research and analysis.
• You have strong project management skills to manage multiple priorities and policy projects in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Relevant Issues:

• You are familiar with Indigenous partners in Ontario, their governance structures, priorities, issues and perspectives.
• You have an understanding of the factors and issues impacting and influencing Indigenous policy development, including treaty relationships, Aboriginal and Treaty rights and inter-governmental relations.
• You are familiar with engagement protocols relevant to Indigenous peoples.

Research and Analysis Skills:

• You can effectively conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis using a range of data sources.
• You can evaluate proposed policies, programs, regulations and initiatives to ensure they are feasible and align with the government and Indigenous partner priorities.
• You can track and analyze performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of policies.

Communication Skills:

• You can foster collaborative working relationships with internal staff, other ministries, other levels of government and Indigenous partners.
• You have well developed presentation skills to proficiently deliver information to a variety of audiences.
• You have strong writing skills and can prepare a variety of reports (e.g. research reports, briefing notes, options papers, etc.).
• You have tact and diplomacy to lead the resolution of sensitive policy development issues.

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-ON-165810/21(2)
  
  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.

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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.