Junior Policy Advisor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Vital Statistics Registry Branch is leading cutting-edge social and service policy development in the Ontario government.

Our Junior Policy Advisors participate in end-to-end policy design and implementation - and affect the lives of millions of Ontarians.

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.

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

provide accurate and timely research and analysis to support policy and program development

- analyze and evaluate policy/program information and data, identify issues and trends, and prepare analytical and statistical reports for review
- collaborate with other branches/ministries to discuss research, support program development and implementation, and respond to inquiries
- prepare draft analyses and policy/program reports, such as options papers, briefing notes, House Book notes, contentious issues reports, meeting notes and briefing materials for use by senior management
- prepare draft correspondence in response to public inquiries regarding legislation, regulations, policies and proposed policies and initiatives

How do I qualify?:

Policy and Program Development Knowledge:

You know program and policy development principles and government decisionmaking accountability processes
You can conduct jurisdictional consultations and scans to gather data, analyse responses, and prepare reports
You can work independently, manage competing deadlines and priorities, and adapt to change quickly

Analytical and Research Skills:

You can conduct research and analyze several sources of data, prepare basic statistical analyses, and summarize research findings
You can develop draft options, trend, and impact analyses regarding programs and policies
You can identify stakeholder issues, examine options and provide recommendations

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

You have written communication skills to prepare accurate, timely, and complete reports, analyses, briefing notes and policy documents for cabinet submissions, as well as a range of communications materials
You have presentation skills to effectively communicate information to a variety of stakeholders and to convey research findings to senior staff
You have relationship management skills to foster collaborative working engagements with a variety of partners and stakeholders and many levels
You have consultation skills to gather and exchange information, discuss issues and gain support from other branches/ministries/stakeholders on policy/program issues
You demonstrate political acuity, interpersonal and diplomatic skills to respond with discretion to external information requests and liaise with stakeholders
You have experience using common computer software such as MSOffice (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Outlook, and the internet

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 189 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.