Job Description
Join Ontario's leading public policy team shaping economic strategy for future generations. As a Senior Policy Analyst, you'll drive evidence-based solutions that transform provincial infrastructure and digital governance. Work directly with cabinet ministers on high-impact initiatives affecting 15M Ontarians while developing expertise in public finance, regulatory frameworks, and intergovernmental relations.
We offer hybrid work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated professional development through our Public Service Leadership Academy. This role is pivotal in implementing Ontario's Economic Recovery Action Plan with measurable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive policy impact assessments for provincial infrastructure projects
- Lead cross-departmental working groups on digital service transformation initiatives
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for legislative amendments and regulatory frameworks
- Produce Cabinet-ready briefing notes and policy memoranda with executive summaries
- Conduct stakeholder consultations with industry leaders, municipalities, and Indigenous communities
- Analyze fiscal implications of policy options using Treasury Board methodologies
- Represent the Ministry in intergovernmental negotiations with federal and provincial counterparts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related social science field
- 5+ years progressive experience in government policy development or public sector consulting
- Advanced proficiency in quantitative analysis (SPSS, R, or SAS) and policy modeling
- Demonstrated success in managing complex stakeholder engagement processes
- Thorough knowledge of Ontario's public administration framework and legislative processes
- Security clearance eligibility (Reliability Status)
- Professional designation (e.g., CIP, PMP) strongly preferred