Amended - Policy Advisor

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Apply By: Monday, November 17, :59 pm EST

Amended - Policy Advisor

Job ID:

235898

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transit Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

5 Permanent, 6 Temporary up to 12 months

Job code:

4A007 - Policy04

Salary:

$73, $102,803.00 Per year

Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $73,531 to $102,803 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

Help serve Ontario by shaping smarter transit solutions.

Are you passionate about transforming public transit and making a meaningful impact across Ontario's communities? Join one of our dynamic teams in the Transit Division. In this role, you'll help shape the development and implementation of innovative transit policies and funding programs that improve mobility, sustainability, and equity across the province.

You will help create and manage transit policies and funding programs by doing research, working with municipalities, and keeping track of new trends in transportation. You'll also make sure funding is delivered properly and on time. If you're good at solving problems, working with others, and making sense of complex information, we'd love to hear from you.

There are various positions available in the Transit Capital Branch and Transit Strategy and Implementation Branch.

Information Session

We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the division and the positions to be filled.

Date: November 7th, 2025

Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Remember to add this event to your calendar

Meeting Link

This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions.

About the job

As a Policy Advisor, you will:

• conduct research to help develop transit policies and programs.
• review and support funding applications from municipalities for transit projects.
• work with local governments and other partners to share information and answer questions.
• track trends and data to help improve transit services across the province.
• prepare reports and communications for senior leaders and stakeholders.

What you bring to the team
Policy Experience

You have experience with:

• policy and legislative processes
• program development and implementation
• applying policy and research tools, methods and techniques
• interpreting and applying policy, procedures and legislation

Research, evaluation and analysis

You can:

• apply experience with various research methodologies and techniques to gather qualitative and quantitative data, conduct environmental scans and identify trends and emerging issues
• contribute to the development of innovative programs, implementation plans and standards/guidelines
• demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
• assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals for evidence-based recommendations

Relationship building and communication

You have:

• experience with creating and managing relationships with internal and external partners
• consultation skills and can provide appropriate advice on policies, standards and programs to stakeholders
• developed communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendation and prepare reports using a variety of computer software
• presentation skills to create, lead and present research findings to senior management

Planning and organizational

You can:

• plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines ands shifting priorities
• participate in project planning and tracking

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:

Monday, November 17, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 5 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 6 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 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:

Friday, October 31, 2025

Note:

• E-MT-235898/25(3)

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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