Job Description
Are you interested in working with a collaborative team in addressing barriers and advising on policies and programs that support the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities and peoples in Ontario?
If so, please consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs to join our fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented Strategic Policy and Planning Division.
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.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-public-service-anti-racism-policy > and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ops-inclusion-diversity-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 < http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code >. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• lead the design of, and undertake, research and analysis in support of policy and program development
• provide strategic and evidence-based advice on complex policy matters
• develop relationships and engage with Indigenous communities and organizations on policy development matters
• lead engagements and develop relationships with other ministries and other levels of government
• prepare sensitive and confidential materials (e.g. briefing materials, position papers, option papers) that support the ministry's business and decision-making processes
Note: Alternate work arrangements may be considered.
Location: Toronto
How do I qualify?
Research and Analysis Skills
• You have research experience to gather reliable data from a variety of sources.
• You have experience undertaking analysis and research projects to develop policy options and recommendations.
Policy Leadership and Coordination Skills
• You have knowledge of policy and program development principles and techniques.
• You have experience leading public policy initiatives through the development and approvals process.
• You have project management skills to concurrently manage multiple projects, initiatives and demands.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
• You have experience engaging with Indigenous communities and organizations as well as building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have consultation skills to build consensus across multiple partners and stakeholders.
• You have tact and diplomacy to lead the resolution of sensitive policy development issues.
• You have oral communication skills to proficiently deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• You have written communication and computer skills to prepare a variety of materials for senior decision-makers (e.g. research reports, briefing notes, options papers, presentation materials, correspondence).
Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Relevant Issues
• You understand the factors and issues impacting and influencing Indigenous policy development (e.g. the Crown's legal duty to consult, the impacts of colonialism, socio-economic conditions impacting Indigenous communities, Indigenous and Treaty rights and inter-governmental relations).
Salary Range: $76,382 - $112,555 Per Year
Additional Information:
- 2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months (with possibility of extension), 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- 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.