Senior Advisor

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time

Are you a visionary in policy, innovation, and strategic advising? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you Step into a this leadership role, as a Senior Advisor, with the Economic Research and Analytics Branch at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade.

Here, you will lead the development and implementation of groundbreaking, province-wide policies and initiatives designed to enhance innovation, commercialization capacity, and competitiveness across Ontario.

Be at the forefront of shaping Ontario's economic future—join us and make a lasting impact

About the Branch

The Economic Data Analytics Branch is an economic data and analytics hub that provides insight and expertise to support evidence-based decision making.

This branch is a knowledge destination for access to leading edge thinking on the critical drivers of Ontario's economy.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collegial and professional work culture
  • Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
  • We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role
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:

  • Provide strategic economic development advice and expertise
  • Lead the identification and analysis of competitiveness in Ontario including innovation, talent and other economic development areas
  • Lead the development and execution of provincial policy, draft legislation, regulations, action plans, and strategies
  • Prepare briefing notes and Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions
  • Develop relationships, partnerships, and stakeholder networks
  • Lead analytical projects focusing on Ontario's competitiveness
  • Represent the ministry and province at inter-jurisdictional and international conferences
How do I qualify?Technical Knowledge:

  • You have deep domain expertise regarding national and international business climates economic indicators, innovation and advanced technologies, and business development issues that affect competitiveness and economic development in the province
  • You have the ability to become familiar with decision-making structures in public sectors and legislative approvals and allocations processes
  • You have knowledge of policy development principles/processes
Strategic Advice and

Relationship Management Skills:

  • You can provide expertise and strategic advice to executive management on opportunities, initiatives, and issues
  • You have consultation skills and political acuity to develop stakeholder relationships and partnerships
  • You have consensus-building skills to lead discussions and working groups reflecting diverse interested and areas of expertise
Communication and Presentation Skills:

  • You have oral communication skills to brief senior management on issues
  • You have written communication skills to prepare evidence-based analysis, briefing papers, and Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions
  • You are proficient with spreadsheets, database, and statistical analysis software
Analytical and Project Management Skills:

  • You understand program analysis techniques, research tools, and evidence-based data analysis processes
  • You have analytical skills to synthesize information, analyze issues from a corporate perspective and reflect consistency/integration
  • You can seek out new ideas, develop innovations, conduct risk assessments and create strategic solutions
  • You have project management skills to design, plan and manage policy development

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