Senior Advisor

Join to apply for the Senior Advisor role at Energy and Mines | Énergie et des MinesEffective April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $84,478 to $124,487 per year in accordance with the AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.Consider this position in the Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning Branch where you will lead energy system planning analysis and provide policy advice, expertise and consultation.Please note, the position requires working in‑office 4 days a week and will be transitioning to working 5 days in‑office per week starting January 5, 2026.ResponsibilitiesProvide qualitative and quantitative analysis of Ontario's electricity systemForecast electricity supply and demand and analyze cost and environmental impactsAssist the development of comprehensive energy models and maintain the integrity of dataParticipate in electricity resource procurement activitiesProvide advice to senior management on trends, developments, and economic impact of Ontario's electricity systemRepresent the ministry with internal and external stakeholdersWhat you bring to the teamSpecialized KnowledgeYou have knowledge of:The theories, principles, and methodologies of economics and its application to the energy sector.The broad economic, environmental, legal and political issues underlying policy development in the energy sector specifically related to the demand, supply, pricing and competitiveness of electricity in Ontario.Operation of electricity markets in Ontario and neighbouring jurisdictions.Analytical and Research SkillsYou have:The ability to conduct research, including economic, statistical and financial analysis.The ability to evaluate options and alternatives in terms of economics, cost analysis, practicality, and impacts on the province's electricity system.Demonstrated the ability to develop and present options and recommendations supporting effective senior management decision‑making.Policy and Program Development KnowledgeYou have experience:With policy and program development principles and techniques to lead or participate in policy/program development options.Using program evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of new/changed policies and programs and provide recommendations.Interpersonal and Consultation SkillsProvide advice and interpretation of policy, legislation, program development, and related issues to senior management and internal/external stakeholders on decisions affecting ministry policies and programs.Build positive relationships and consensus with a variety of stakeholders in support of collaborative initiatives.Provide briefings to senior ministry officials through presentations, briefing notes and reports.Use written and oral communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, Cabinet submissions, briefing materials and correspondence.Use software programs and tools to research and prepare materials and analyses.Leadership and Project Management SkillsYou have:Experience in project management to lead and provide direction and guidance to multi‑disciplinary, cross‑sectorial project teams.Leadership skills to manage workflow of the branch and represent the ministry/province on intergovernmental forums and working groups.Don't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidateHow we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace:Diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesAccessibilityAnti‑Racism PolicyAdditional InformationCompensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioSchedule: 6Category: Policy and AnalysisPosted on: Thursday, October 30, 2025Note: E‑ES‑235657/25How to applyYou must apply online.Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.If you require a disability‑related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry‑specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre‑determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered before an offer of employment.RememberThe deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr