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- Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum standards and certification exams
- Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams
- Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades
- Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory trades
- Conducting research in relation to apprenticeship and the trades
- Work within a broad framework of Building Opportunities in Skilled Trades Act (BOSTA) 2021, procedures and policy directions of STO's mandate of regulating the skilled trades in Ontario.
- develop policy/program implementation options/plans.
- Lead STO's development of New Trade Development and Program Evaluation processes.
- Develop and populate database of trade skills, practices, and learning requirements.
- Identifies trends, gaps, issues, and develops recommendations on how other jurisdictions conduct similar analyses.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure that the legislative/ regulatory provisions are aligned with STO's overall strategic direction and/or mandate.
- Performs in-depth analysis of issues; provides advice in support of the development of processes for the introduction of regulatory amendments. Ensures accuracy, integrity, and validity of information throughout the research, analysis, and development work.
- Provides advice to the Manager, Special Projects and Initiatives and the Director of Policy, Research & Standards on approaches for the development and on-going operation and interpretation of policies, legislation, and regulations in support of STO's mandate of regulating the skilled trades in Ontario.
- Participates in Department and/or STO project teams and committees and develops/sustains positive relationships and networks with internal/external stakeholders including developing project plans; providing interpretation and clarification on policies and regulations; and generates cooperation and buy-in for new policy/ program initiatives.
- Direct experience in the skilled trades would be an asset.
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or related area and a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
- Experience working with computers, email, and Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered but preference will be given to the above.
- Sound research methodologies and procedures to conduct research and identify trends/ gaps in policies.
- Knowledge of computer and software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, database management) to prepare reports, training materials, presentations and related policies and procedures.
- Excellent conceptual, research, analytical, evaluation, interpretative and synthesis skills to conduct in-depth analysis of policy.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills including listening, conducting consultations with internal/ external stakeholders and partners, facilitating discussions, and preparing a variety of reports, briefing materials, presentations, and training materials.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish and maintain working relationships both internally and externally to STO and represent its position/ program on committees/ working groups and projects.
Legal Analyst - Mississauga, ON, Canada - Skilled Trades Ontario / Métiers spécialisés Ontario
Description
Trade Analyst Position Type:
Fixed-Term Contract
23 per hour
Reporting to:
Manager, Special Projects and Initiatives
Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario, which includes:
This position is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a process for analyzing and providing practical decisions regarding trade overlap/scope of practice.
The Trade Analyst will support this process through the analysis of related scopes of practice and consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders and staff.
Lead, coordinate and/or conduct the research, development and analysis of policy options, tools, and regulatory amendments to support STO's mandate of researching, evaluating, and analyzing trades in Ontario and the drafting of recommendations on these issues.
STO's mandate, organizational structure, apprenticeship sectors, issues, priorities and related legislation, regulations and policy directions related to employment and training programs/services.
Strong project management, planning, organizational and coordination skills for the consultation process and produce consistent, high-quality results on time.