Senior Policy Analyst

Position Title : Senior Policy Analyst

Position Type : Full-Time / Permanent

Location : Mississauga, ON

Job Band : 10

Salary Range : $38.46 to $50.23 / hour

Hours of work : 36.25 hr / week

Reporting to : Supervisor, Policy & Research

This posting is applicable to : Internal / External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario, which includes :

• Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum standards and certification exams
• Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed an apprenticeship program in Ontario
• Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams
• Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades
• Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory trades
• Conducting research in relation to apprenticeship and the trades

This position is responsible for leading policy projects and the research and analysis of a range of policy issues affecting the sustainability and competitiveness of the trades in support of the strategies for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).

Responsibilities :

• Provides project leadership and coordination in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of policies and strategies which address a range of proposed regulatory and legislative provisions and issues impacting the goals of STO.
• Leads multiple concurrent projects involving the research, analysis and reporting of policy issues, evidence-based research, public interest and labour market / sector trends affecting the sustainability and competitiveness of the trades.
• Develops statistical analyses and scenarios for the assessment of industry programs and their impact on STO policy positions and strategies involving the development of statistical projections, quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Develops policy analyses, options and recommendations for policy directions and strategies to respond to issues.
• Conducts economic research and analysis from time to time, if applicable.
• Provides policy support to project teams to develop policies. Oversees all phases of projects from concept to completion.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with government officials, external organizations and the STO staff.
• Identifies and assesses policy issues, leads policy consultations to seek input on policy development projects and influences the legislative process.
• Provides policy advice and expertise across STO to ensure consistent interpretation and application of legislation and regulations.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Policy, Public Governance, or related field of study.
• Project Management certification is an asset.
• Relevant years of policy experience with programs operating within a legislative framework or regulatory agency.
• Proven years of experience in developing, analyzing and implementing policies.
• Proficiency in Power BI and other data software.

Knowledge of :

• Cabinet processes associated with regulations and legislation development and enactment.
• Policy analysis and development methods and processes within a regulatory or government environment to lead projects involving the conceptualization, development and evaluation of policies and strategies critical to the strategy and goals of STO.
• Research methods and techniques analysis skills to conduct the research, analysis and reporting of economic and policy issues, evidence-based research, public interest and labour market / sector trends.
• Statistical and data analysis techniques to develop statistical analyses and scenarios, projections, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Skills Include :

• Project management skills to lead concurrent projects and oversee all phases of projects from concept to completion.
• Oral communication skills to provide advice and expertise for the consistent interpretation and application of STO policies and strategies.
• Written communication skills to develop policy options and recommendations, research findings and statistical analysis.
• This job is represented by OPSEU
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those whose skills, knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Skilled Trades Ontario.

We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.