Program Planner

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Advanced Education is looking for one (1) Program Planner within the Program Implementation Branch.

The Program Planner position provides functions across the full policy development cycle from issues identification, data and policy analyses, budgetary considerations and stakeholder consultation to development of options. The Planner conducts policy research and analysis to support both strategic and operational policy.

Reporting to the Senior Program Planner, this position works within the framework of relevant legislation, as well as existing ministry and government policies, processes, guidelines and standards.

The responsibilities include :

• Develop policy and program options for consideration and decision by the Minister and senior management.
• Undertake work necessary to translate an approved policy / program direction into clear and accurate instructions for delivery staff so that they can deliver the program as changed.
• Provide advice, interpretation and assistance to delivery staff on interpretation of legislation and policy, or on application to particular cases where there is concern about setting precedents.
• Act as the program representative on groups and committees where input from that perspective is required.
• Prepare responses as required to Ministerial correspondence, request for information, commentaries, and briefing notes.
• Participate in Ministry committees, teams and working groups as required, providing Sector perspectives and expertise to ensure thoroughness and consistency in policy development.

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