Northern Development Analyst

Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth

Job Title: Northern Development Analyst / Analyste de la recherche sur le développement du Nord

Turn ideas into action for Northern Ontario.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the economic and social development of Northern Ontario. As a Northern Development Analyst in the Coordination and Analysis Unit, you will lead complex research and analysis, manage strategic projects and funding initiatives, and provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders on emerging opportunities and challenges.

This position is for you if you’re passionate about Northern Ontario and want to help shape initiatives that create lasting benefits for its communities, businesses, and residents.

Curious about the role? Explore this Opportunity Overview.

About the job

You will:

• Explore emerging issues and opportunities affecting Northern Ontario and identify practical solutions.
• Lead projects and initiatives that help strengthen northern communities and support economic growth.
• Collaborate with partners across government and stakeholder groups to advance priorities and achieve results.
• Analyze information, evaluate options, and provide strategic advice to support decision-making.
• Develop reports, briefings, and recommendations that help shape programs, policies, and investments in the North.

What you bring to the team

Strategic Policy and Program Leadership

You have:

• experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, projects, and initiatives that support economic and social development.
• the ability to provide strategic analysis and evidence-based advice to inform decision-making, identify emerging issues, and advance ministry priorities.

Research, Analysis and Decision-Making

You have:

• experience conducting research, environmental scans, and analysis to assess complex issues, evaluate options, and develop practical recommendations.
• analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret information, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.

Project and Funding Management

You have:

• experience leading and coordinating projects, programs, or initiatives, including planning activities, managing timelines, monitoring progress, and delivering results.
• knowledge of funding and accountability processes, with the ability to evaluate proposals, manage agreements, monitor deliverables, and ensure effective stewardship of public resources.

Relationship Management and Collaboration

You have:

• knowledge of Northern Ontario’s economic landscape, emerging development issues, and the social and economic factors that influence communities, businesses, and growth opportunities in the North.
• experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government partners, Indigenous communities, industry representatives, and community organizations.

Communication and Influencing Skills

You have:

• verbal and written communication skills to prepare briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations, and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• consultation, facilitation, and influencing skills to build consensus, navigate competing interests, and advance initiatives through collaborative partnerships.

Additional information

Address

• 2 English Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 810 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region

Compensation Group

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Understanding the job ad – definitions

Schedule

6

Category

Consulting and Planning

Remember

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

Numéro du concours

248639

Transformez les idées en mesures concrètes pour le Nord de l’Ontario.

La présente occasion de carrière vous permettra de participer au développement économique et social du Nord de l’Ontario. À titre d’analyste de la recherche sur le développement du Nord, au sein de l’Unité de la coordination et de l’analyse, vous dirigerez des travaux de recherche et d’analyse complexes, gérerez des projets stratégiques et des initiatives de financement, et fournirez aux cadres supérieurs des conseils étayés par des données probantes concernant les possibilités émer