Senior Policy Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
• one temporary assignment/contract (up to 18 months with possibility of extension)
• one temporary assignment/contract (up to 18 months with possibility of extension)
If you are you interested in bringing highly advanced policy and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's infrastructure policies and investments, then this opportunity is ideal for you. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor that will provide expert advice related to infrastructure policy and investment in key economic sectors 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 in sectors including transportation, transit and northern development
• regularly brief senior executives
• consult with partner ministries and other internal and external stakeholders
• 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 in sectors including transportation, transit and northern development
• 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 economics and statistics, public administration (or related discipline) as well as microeconomic theory, public finance economics, business administration (or a related discipline) to analyze and develop policy recommendations
• you have knowledge of infrastructure sectors 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
Infrastructure and Technical Knowledge:
• you have knowledge of economics and statistics, public administration (or related discipline) as well as microeconomic theory, public finance economics, business administration (or a related discipline) to analyze and develop policy recommendations
• you have knowledge of infrastructure sectors 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
Knowledge of Capital and Financial Planning:
• you have knowledge of the capital planning and allocation processes to lead the conduct of capital needs assessment, modelling and forecasting
• you have knowledge of the budget, financial management and procurement processes to provide strategic financial planning
• you have knowledge of the capital planning and allocation processes to lead the conduct of capital needs assessment, modelling and forecasting
• you have knowledge of the budget, financial management and procurement processes to provide strategic financial planning
Stakeholder Management and Communication Skills:
• you can develop and maintain networks of credible contacts and build and maintain positive and trusting working relationships with stakeholders
• you have presentation, consultation and negotiation skills to present options and advice to senior management on the capital planning, budgeting and allocation process
• you have written communication skills to prepare a variety of complex materials such as reports and briefings
• you can develop and maintain networks of credible contacts and build and maintain positive and trusting working relationships with stakeholders
• you have presentation, consultation and negotiation skills to present options and advice to senior management on the capital planning, budgeting and allocation process
• you have written 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 affecting program initiatives, economic and environmental trends and work of other jurisdictions
• you have demonstrated project management skills to lead research projects
• you have analytical skills to develop sound policy and financial advice for senior executives affecting program initiatives, economic and environmental trends and work of other jurisdictions
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
• 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 55963, by August 21, 2013. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, 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.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
www.ontario.ca/careers
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