SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

Job ID:
229927
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Physician & Provider Services Division
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary ( 12 months)
Job code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year
The Primary Health Care Branch in the Ministry of Health is looking for a policy professional who is ready to take on a leadership role. The position offers a blend of policy work, including research and analysis, program development as well as stakeholder relationship management.

BUSINESS PLANNING, PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION SKILLS

You are:

• Skilled in program evaluation and operational review techniques to assess policy effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Knowledgeable in business and financial planning to ensure strategic and fiscal oversight of agencies and transfer payment recipients.

ANALYTICAL, RESEARCH AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

You are:

• Proficient in research and project management to lead policy initiatives, conduct qualitative/quantitative studies, analyze trends, and evaluate best practices and impacts.
• Experienced in interpreting legislation and policy frameworks to develop evidence-based recommendations and implementation plans.
• Skilled in using standard software tools for research and material preparation.
• Able to assess risks and evaluate the province-wide impact of policy changes.

CONSULTATION, RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

You have:

• Strong oral and written communication skills for preparing reports, Cabinet submissions, and briefing materials, and for representing the ministry in intergovernmental forums.
• Proven ability to lead consultations and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government and external partners on joint healthcare policy initiatives.

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 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.

Please refer the Job description for details