Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor/ Conseiller principal en politiques; conseillère principale en politiques

Are you a seasoned policy professional with expertise in the areas of equity and inclusive education? Are you interested in student health, well-being, inclusion and belonging in schools? Then, consider this opportunity within the Inclusive, Education, Priorities and Engagement Branch of the Ministry of Education.

Working across the ministry, you will lead the delivery of transformational initiatives that support and enable student well-being, healthy student behaviours as well as inclusive learning environments for all children and youth. You will provide leadership, advice and expertise in contract management oversight, as well as the development of educational funding policies and options that meet strategic educational priorities and objectives for education finance in the province.

As part of the Policy, Priorities and Well-Being Unit, you will contribute to the development of policies and programs that promote:

• school climates that are inclusive and accepting learning environments;
• well-being for students;
• positive mental health in schools;
• graduation supports for underserved students.

Note: A hybrid workplace policy is in effect across the Ontario Public Service (OPS), including the Ministry of Education, with a minimum of 3 days working in the office located at 315 Front St, W., Toronto. This interim OPS policy is subject to change at any time.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the 'How to apply' section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:

• lead the development of strategic policy options and recommendations.
• lead issues management functions and coordinate the development of responses.
• lead research initiatives and the analysis of research data.
• prepare or coordinate the development of a range of materials (e.g. briefing notes, and presentations) in support of decision making processes.
• develop and implement work plans and project schedules to ensure priority issues are addressed.
• develop performance measures to monitor and track the ministry's progress against established outcomes.
• build strategic alliances with staff, senior management and sector stakeholders (e.g. unions, public appointments).

How do I qualify?
Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You have project management skills and experience leading complex and concurrent policy projects.
• You have experience providing leadership, guidance and coaching to project team members.

Communication, Consultation and Relationship Management Skills

• You have oral communication, presentation and consultation skills to discuss policy options, strategies and issues with senior decision makers.
• You have written communication skills to prepare a variety of tools, resources and briefing materials.
• You have experience building partnerships and working collaboratively with internal partners and external stakeholders.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have experience applying various research methodologies and techniques to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities.
• You have analytical skills to assess and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, evaluate risks and develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations.
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate the potential impacts of proposed options on a diverse range of stakeholders and ensure proposed policies, options and recommendations are feasible and align with government priorities.

Policy and Program Development Knowledge

• You have knowledge of and strong understanding of policy and program development principles and techniques and government decision-making processes.

Additional information
Address:

• 1 English Permanent, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, December 20, 2024
Note:

• 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.
• T-EU-218645/24

How to apply:

1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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 Monday, January 20, 2025 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.