Policy Analyst [Canada]

 

The Strategic Policy Division at the Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking a motivated, strategic policy professional who is interested in contributing to complex policy initiatives as part of broader public safety sector transformation. You will provide policy research and analytical services on policy issues/initiatives related to emergency management and intergovernmental justice and public safety issues for the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Undertake policy and issues analysis
• Develop/draft in-depth analysis to generate evidence based, reports and, policy material (e.g. Cabinet submissions, legislative/regulatory amendments)
• Research various sources of information/data to analyze and report on current and emerging issues related to justice and community safety
• Build collaborative relationships and liaise with key internal and external partners, including Indigenous partners and stakeholders in other jurisdictions and other broad justice sector organizations
• Prepare policy analyses, communications, draft presentations and briefing materials (e.g. briefing notes, House notes, advice notes)
• Provide support to multi-jurisdictional working groups involved in policy review and development
• Participate and lead sub-project groups by preparing work plans, responsibility charts and providing status updates for project leads and management

How do I qualify?

Policy Analysis and Critical Thinking Skills

You have:

• Knowledge and understanding of program and policy development processes and government legislative/decision-making and planning processes
• Ability to apply critical thinking, research and analytical techniques to conduct relevant and timely research and analysis of various sources of information/data, undertake analysis of trends, options, costs and impacts and summarize research findings
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of provincial and ministry strategic directions and key objectives pertaining to sector programs, policies and issues, legislation and regulations
• Ability to prepare draft policy and program options/recommendations and respond to public inquiries

Communication and Presentation Skills

You can:
• Respond to information and issues requests, draft reports and policy documents, correspondence, briefing notes and materials for inclusion in policy and decision-making documents• Present policy and program options/recommendations to senior staff

• Respond to information requests within short deadlines, in a fast-paced environment

Relationship Management and Consultation Skills

You can:

• Develop and maintain relationships across the OPS and with key stakeholders including Indigenous partners and interjurisdictional stakeholders to identify and resolve potential issues and problems
• Gather and exchange information, identify potential issues, seek solutions, collaborate on projects and discuss policy changes
• Work collaboratively with team members to manage deadlines and competing priorities, identify potential issues and formulate solutions
• Review, assess and summarize stakeholder comments and feedback to incorporate into proposed solutions and recommendations

Research, Analysis and Organizational Skills

You can:

• Undertake research studies using several sources of information
• Provide project planning and leadership on concurrent policy development projects
• Research policies and programs in other jurisdictions and assess application to Ontario's justice and public safety sector policy directions/initiatives
• Identify stakeholder and emerging sector issues, analyze competing interests, define problems and examine

policy options

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, adobe writer, project scheduling, presentation/graphics and internet research to prepare discussion and briefing documents and independently prepare materials

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

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Schedule:

6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Friday, July 14, 2023

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-SL-199664/23(2)

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