Policy Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you interested in developing your policy and analytical skills? Do you want to make an impact on Ontario's postsecondary education sector and students? Are you looking to join a team that prioritizes a fun and positive workplace culture, with a supportive management team?

If so, we might be the right fit for you The Strategic Policy Unit is looking for an emerging policy professional to research and develop strategic policies, legislation, and initiatives for postsecondary learning and employment interventions to support the Ministry's goals and strengthen Ontario's labour market

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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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:

Undertake policy and issues analysis
Participate/lead assigned projects in support policy development initiatives
Contribute to the development of policy and program recommendations, consultations and implementation planning
Conduct environmental scans and trend analyses to identify key issues
Analyze data to identify trends and assess their implications for policy development
Collaborating across government to develop new and support existing initiatives
Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior staff and senior levels of government

How do I qualify?:

Policy and Program Development Skills:

You have the ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of policy and program development principles and the government decisionmaking process
You are familiar with or eager to learn more about postsecondary education policies, current issues, emerging trends and upcoming opportunities
You can provide policy and program options and recommendations
You have experience conducting program analysis and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of initiatives

Research and Analytical Skills:

You have experience conducting environmental scans, trend analyses, quantitative and qualitative research from multijurisdictional sources and costing of policy and program changes

Communication Skills:

You have clear communication skills to draft policy documents and correspondences including policy papers, reports, briefing notes and materials for Cabinet submissions
You have engaging presentation skills to present findings to senior staff and leadership on policy and program initiatives

You have strong interpersonal skills to work with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual objectives

Issues Management Skills:

You can identify potential issues and problems and develop solutions to mitigate

Additional Information:

Address:

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

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Thursday, August 3, 2023
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 shortterm 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.