Senior Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Fonction publique de l'Ontario Full time

Apply By:Friday, June 7, :59 pm EDT

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Division:

Forest Industry Division

City:

Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie, South Porcupine, Thunder Bay

Are you a policy professional looking to contribute to the sustainable management of Ontario's forests?

As a Senior Policy Advisor you will lead/participate on multi-disciplinary policy teams, conduct policy research and analysis and provide advice in support of the development and implementation of forest policies and programs with a focus on policies guiding verification of Sustainable Forest Management, including Independent Forest Audits and compliance.

Please note: Occasional travel may be required.

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 theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS 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'sHuman 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:

• provide leadership, coordination, project management and policy advice for evaluating performance in achieving sustainable forest management for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry;

• ensure the evaluation of and improvements to Independent Forest Audit policy and strategic compliance policy;

• maintain a watching brief of developments in forest certification systems standards and implications to provincial policy;

• provide professional forestry policy expertise, advice and recommendations to ministry senior management and executives.

How do I qualify?Technical expertise:
• knowledge of policy development processes and an understanding of issues related to forestry, economics and business administration

•you can lead the development of provincial policies and programs with your understanding of government decision making processes

•you can assess all aspects and options on policy proposals

•knowledge of ministry policies and programs in economic development and forestry

•knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles to make recommendations on issues
You can evaluate environmental and economic feasibility and impact of options

Communication and interpersonal skills:
• negotiation, facilitation, diplomacy, consensus building and communication skills to lead consultations, represent the ministry on committees, negotiate arrangements and provide authoritative advice, expertise and briefings to branch/division management

• presentation skills to relay legislation/policy positions and recommendations, and promote policy/strategic initiatives

• ability to prepare complex analyses, detailed strategies, legislation/policy recommendations, policy submissions, presentation materials, briefing documents, and executive correspondence

Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify and anticipate complex, inter-related and large scale policy issues

•you can determine and implement the most effective and efficient long and short-term policy options

Computer skills:
•you can use word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs to prepare submissions, briefing notes, presentations

Additional Information:

Address:

  • 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region
Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

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  • N-NR-213904/24

    Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, :59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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