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Senior Policy Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Division:
Intergovernmental Policy Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
7A007 - Policy07
Salary:
$73,769.00 - $107,220.00 Per Year
If you are you interested in bringing highly advanced policy and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's infrastructure policies and programs, then this opportunity is ideal for you.
The Ministry of Infrastructure is seeking two highly skilled Senior Policy Advisors to provide expert advice related to municipal infrastructure policy and federal-provincial infrastructure relations in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• develop policy, programming and financial advice for senior executives within the Ministry
• lead and perform complex research and analysis that support the development of infrastructure policies and programs related to the municipal sector
• lead Ontario's negotiations with the federal government on cost-shared infrastructure funding programs and policies
• develop and implement large scale and multi-jurisdictional projects and initiatives
• consult extensively with partner ministries and stakeholders
• regularly brief senior executives
How do I qualify?
Relevant Policy Development Expertise:
• You have experience with public policy development relevant to infrastructure and finance issues, to design, plan, and manage options analyses and implementation plans that integrate a range of economic, fiscal, and political factors and data, with the ability to provide advice on infrastructure policy and planning initiatives.
• You have experience with capital investment needs assessment, modelling, forecasting and evaluation in order to provide advice to senior executives about competing infrastructure investment priorities.
• You have the proven ability to apply research principles/techniques and quantitative/ qualitative methodologies, to design/conceptualize and manage inter-jurisdictional research projects/studies, surveys, trends analyses, and environmental scans.
• You have an understanding of government and broader public sector policy development and capital planning processes.
Analytical, Strategic Thinking and Issues Management Skills:
• You have the ability to use analytical skills in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on infrastructure policy and planning initiatives.
• You have the skills to develop and implement integrated and efficient capital decision making systems.
Communication, Leadership and Relationship Management Skills:
• You have applied a high level of communication and presentation skills to make presentations to senior executives, prepare a variety of products and effectively communicate complex policy issues.
• You have the proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders, resolve issues and build consensus.
• You can apply negotiation and persuasion skills to lead the negotiation of funding agreements with other levels of government.
• You have leadership abilities to motivate, guide and support colleagues and participate in technical working groups across ministries, jurisdictions and with stakeholder groups.
Project Management Skills:
• You can apply project management techniques/principles to plan and manage options/impact analyses and policy review and development processes to timelines and in line with best business planning practices.
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:
Friday, September 16, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 30, 2016 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.
