Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Ministry of Transportation Full time
Are you looking for a position where you can demonstrate your excellent policy, analytic and consultation skills? Do you have an interest in and passion for building/maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous communities on transportation-related projects and initiatives?


Join the Indigenous Relations and Environmental Policy Branch to help with the development of ministry policy related to Indigenous consultation and engagement, manage inter-ministerial policy and program proposals (as they relate to Indigenous issues), and assist with critical projects and facilitate resolution of issues to support the ministry initiatives and priorities.


Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $71,563 to $100,052 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.

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 the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS 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'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:

  • conduct assigned policy research and analysis and develop options to issues, consultations and outreach activities
  • promote and implement the transportation goals, objectives and priorities of the ministry
  • maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive issues and for the resolution of contentious and politically sensitive issues arising at the project level
  • provide analysis and technical advice in the development, evaluation and implementation of new and revised economic and transportation programs, policies and approaches
  • enhance economic status, organizational and program effectiveness, and efficiency of engagement efforts and consultation with First Nations and Métis communities
How do I qualify?Indigenous Issues and RelationsYou have:

  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations
  • Ability to develop, coordinate and advise on transportation-related Indigenous issues and community economic development opportunities
  • Knowledge of Indigenous issues including history, culture, treaties, land claims, negotiations and consultations
  • Ability to interpret and apply Indigenous-related Constitutional law and case law
Policy DevelopmentYou can:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of new or changed policies and programs
  • Assess performance and identify shortfalls and service gaps
  • Work cooperatively on joint policy development projects and develop a coordinated position on policy issues
Analytical and Research Knowledge and SkillsYou can:

  • Identify and analyze contentious issues, plan, research and implement communications strategies
  • Discover relevant issues within written materials, procedures and legislation which may be ill-defined
  • Understand inter-related, large scale economic and transportation related issues, and develop practical and effective long and short-term options
  • Identify and evaluate contentious issues and determine appropriate mediums for effective information and awareness campaigns
  • Identify emerging Indigenous issues related to transportation objectives and within the context of ministry transportation policy, priorities and programs
Consultation and Communication SkillsYou can:

  • Establish and nurture key partner linkages
  • Apply knowledge of public and Indigenous participation, consultation and engagement processes and techniques as well as negotiation skills to identify areas of interest
  • Explain research analyses, provide policy advice, explain Indigenous and transportation policy and program recommendations and issues
  • Present or discuss to appeal to the interest of various partners and influence them to accept a desired course of action
  • Develop issues plans, briefing and information notes, communications strategies, news releases, presentations, speeches

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