Senior Policy Analyst

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Apply By: Wednesday, December 3, :59 pm EST

Senior Policy Analyst

Job ID:

235886

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Infrastructure

Division:

Infrastructure Strategy, Policy and Research Division / Infrastructure Policy Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

6A007 - Policy06

Salary:

$84, $124,487.00 Per year

Drive the Future of Ontario's Infrastructure

If you are interested in bringing highly advanced policy, project management and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's infrastructure policies and programs, then this opportunity is ideal for you.

The Infrastructure Intelligence Unit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Policy Analyst who will provide expert advice related to infrastructure policy in a fast paced, dynamic environment, to help inform how the province will plan strategic, evidence-based infrastructure investments across government.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coordinate and participate in projects to conceptualize, develop and recommend strategies and policy options.
• Participate in strategic planning, analyze emerging issues, provide sound policy advice and make recommendations.
• Oversee all aspects of project planning and management, including establishing timelines and deliverables, managing consultant procurement and reviewing work.
• Develop consultation processes and manage relationships with stakeholders for consultation, advice and collaboration.

What you bring to the team
Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You can:

• Conduct environmental scans and analyze trends using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Evaluate policy and planning proposals for their impact on infrastructure and strategic outcomes.
• Analyze stakeholder interests to develop balanced policy options and solutions

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

You can:

• Consult and gain support with infrastructure planning and policy stakeholders and resolve emerging issues.
• Foster strong stakeholder and partner relationships and address diverse needs.
• Collaborate effectively in team environments toward consensus-building and deliver shared project outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings and present clear explanations of policy and program recommendations to varied audiences and senior management.
• Prepare clear, impactful written materials including reports, briefings, speeches, and correspondence.

Technical Knowledge

You have:

• Extensive experience in policy development and analysis to create effective options and outreach strategies.
• Knowledge of government capital planning, asset management, procurement, and infrastructure delivery.
• An understanding of economic theory in the context of public policy and planning.

Project Management Skills

• You have project management skills to lead and participate in projects and conceptualize strategic policy options

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 candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We 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 initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

group health, dental, life and disability benefits

a range of vacation and leave options

an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, December 3, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Note:

• T-IN-235886/25

How to apply:

• You 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.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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