Senior Policy Advisors

Ontario Public Service
Toronto - Canada
S: $80,592.00 – $105,075.00

Senior Policy Advisors
• two permanent

If you are interested in bringing highly advanced policy and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's approach to partnering with the private sector, particularly public-private partnerships for delivering infrastructure projects, then this opportunity is ideal for you.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division is seeking a strategic thinker with experience developing policies, strategies and processes to provide expert advice on infrastructure financing, policy, regulation and investment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• develop policy and financial advice for senior executives within the Ministry, Treasury Board, Management Board of Cabinet and Cabinet Committees
• have central agency capital planning responsibilities for assigned line ministries
• lead and perform complex research and analysis that support the development of infrastructure policies and programs focused on financing and partnering with the private sector to deliver infrastructure projects
• regularly brief senior executives
• consult with partner ministries and other internal and external stakeholders

Location: 7 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, Ontario

How do I qualify?

Infrastructure and Technical Knowledge:
• you have knowledge of public administration (or related discipline), economics and statistics and business administration (or a related discipline) to analyze and develop policy recommendations
• you have knowledge of infrastructure sectors and policy to recognize emerging issues
• you can acquire knowledge of the Ministry's priorities, challenges, decision-making structures and policy development processes to provide strategic advice and options
• you have knowledge of program and evaluation processes as well as regulatory and legislative frameworks

Stakeholder Management and Communication Skills:
• you can develop and maintain networks of credible contacts and build/maintain positive and trusting public-private partnerships
• you have consultation and negotiation skills to develop options and build support for them
• you have presentation skills to present options and advice to a range of audiences, including senior management on tight timelines
• you have communication skills to prepare a variety of complex materials such as reports and briefings

Project Management and Analytical Skills:
• you have demonstrated project management skills to lead research projects
• you have analytical skills to develop sound policy and financial advice for senior executives

Computer Proficiency:
• you have knowledge of systems, software and network-based programs to prepare various reports, presentations, correspondence and briefing materials
• you have knowledge of computer-based quantitative skills to undertake and interpret policy and data analysis

Salary range: $80,592.00 – $105,075.00 per year

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 66788, by July 11, 2014. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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