Policy Analyst

The IPC's Policy Department is currently recruiting for additional roles. If you feel you are qualified, we encourage you to review and apply to those opportunities.

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm for privacy and transparency to the Policy Team at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC), an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The IPC oversees the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and the Anti-Racism Act.

What can I expect to do in this role?

A Policy Analyst with the IPC will support various privacy and transparency initiatives, including leading-edge policy analysis and research.

Specifically, you will:

• Implement detailed plans and recommend policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
  
• Assist in the development of high quality, plain-language memoranda, reports, guidance, tools, and presentations.
  
• Review, analyze and comment on privacy impact assessments of public sector institutions.
  
• Review and evaluate programs, initiatives, and draft legislation relating to the Ontario government, municipal governments and other organizations.
  
• Providing research and support to the IPC Tribunal.
  
• Participate in strategic planning and education programs.
  
• Prepare briefings for senior management on policy, including the legal, technical, economic and social aspects of access and privacy issues.

How do I qualify?

You will qualify for this position by demonstrating:

Policy Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in Public Policy and Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Extensive knowledge of access, privacy and open and transparent government issues.
  
• Solid knowledge of Ontario and municipal government organizations, policies and procedures.
  
• Understanding of access and privacy issues relating to information management systems used in government and other organizations.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, management and with both internal and external clients.
  
• Ability to work both independently as well as act as an effective team member.

Analytical, Research and Project Management Experience

• Well-developed analytical/problem solving skills.
  
• Ability to plan and conduct extensive research and prepare written evaluations and recommendations.
  
• You can identify risks and barriers to policy and program decisions.

Communication and Presentation Skills

• You have well-developed oral communication skills to respond to issues and provide recommendations.
  
• You have strong written communication skills to prepare reports and promote policy/program initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• You have experience using standard computer software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet) to research and prepare materials.

Asset Qualifications

• You have the ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in French.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the child, youth and family services sector.
  
• Applied experience in program evaluation or audit methodology.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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 15, 2022 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.