Policy Advisor

**Government Modernization Impactful Work** Does working in a collaborative team to help the Ontario Public Service thrive as a modern regulator interest you? Do you get excited at the thought of reducing unnecessary red tape? Would you like to influence decisions which foster a competitive business climate and stronger economic growth for the people of Ontario? If so, consider a move to the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (MRTR) as a Policy Advisor. **Why work for the Ontario Public Service?** The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency, and responsiveness. **What a career in the OPS can offer you**:The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health, and dental plan and much more. **About Us**: **Cabinet Office: Learn, Experience & Cultivate your Career in the Centre for Excellence** **The Ministry** The Ministry of Red Tape Reduction within Cabinet Office works with partners across the Ontario Public Service to identify, drive and enable impactful opportunities to reduce burden, modernize legislation, regulations, and policies and make it easier for businesses and individuals to work with government. By doing so, we are improving Ontario's competitiveness and making it easier to work with government leading to economic growth and innovation. Learn more about us on our **Webpage**. It's an exciting time to join the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction **The Unit** The Strategy and Engagement Unit (SEU) is responsible for leading external stakeholder engagement, the ministries' approach on burden reduction for individuals and strategy development, which includes the enterprise-wide narrative and change management planning. The unit also serves as a research hub on national and international red tape best practices and innovation and undertakes policy analysis on red tape initiatives. SEU is seeking two (2) strategic thinking and highly motivated professionals with a strong background in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, communication, project management and research / data analysis skills. These positions offer a challenging opportunity to provide leadership, policy expertise and critical thinking to develop and deliver on policies and initiatives that drive regulatory modernization to make Ontario a more competitive jurisdiction and improve the lives of Ontarians. **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. 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?**: You will: - Engage directly with external stakeholders to understand red tape barriers facing priority sectors - Work collaboratively across the ministry and government to plan, develop, and deliver regulatory modernization projects - Conduct policy and program analysis and evaluation related to regulatory modernization, including identifying, researching, and analyzing information and issues - Prepare project planning documents, reports, presentations, briefing notes and other program related documentation - Brief senior management on regulatory modernization initiatives and priorities - Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders **How do I qualify?**: **Policy Planning and Policy Development Knowledge**: - You have knowledge of and skills in policy research, analysis and development principles and techniques - You have a sound understanding of economic policies and programs, socio-economic, and economic development issues, and concerns - You understand government/Cabinet/legislation st