Are you interested in taking on a strategic role and applying your strong research and analytical skills? Do you have the skills and knowledge to synthesize and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and evidence-based decision-making? Are you interested in working closely with school board stakeholders in supporting the delivery of capital accommodation needs?
The Capital Programs Branch is seeking your leadership skills to support the development and delivery of Capital Programs for school and child care facilities.
In this role, you will contribute to the development, analysis, and delivery of capital programs that support school and child care facilities across Ontario. You will work collaboratively with school boards and ministry partners to provide evidence-based advice that informs effective capital planning and policy decisions.
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will:
- Lead analytical, research, and policy development activities supporting capital program implementation, funding policy, and the ministry's strategic planning process.
- Oversee a portfolio of school boards to support the delivery of capital accommodation needs for schools and child care.
- Develop, review, and evaluate legislation, regulations, and policy options, including financial impact analyses and related presentation materials.
- Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to project teams and junior staff.
Interested in learning more?
To learn more about this role we welcome you to attend our information session on Tuesday, June 16th at 11:30 am. Please register here. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
- You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
You have:
- Knowledge of quantitative and statistical methods to support pupil accommodation and capital policy analysis.
- The ability to collect, review, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop policy options and recommendations.
- Project management skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver policy research and analysis projects.
You have:
- Experience applying policy research and development methods, including capital planning, funding analysis, and financial forecasting.
- Knowledge of policy development processes, decision making structures, and accountability frameworks in the public sector.
You have:
- Knowledge of school board and child care accommodation issues to identify and analyze impacts and opportunities for policy development.
- Knowledge of capital planning and financing principles to assess and interpret multi year impac
You have:
- Communication and presentation skills to prepare and present briefing materials, issues analyses, and financial reports.
- Interpersonal, consultation, and advisory skills to lead stakeholder consultations, address sensitive or contentious issues, and provide advice to senior management.
You have:
- Experience managing large datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
- Knowledge of specialized information systems used for analyzing and reporting pupil and financial data.
- Proficiency with standard office software to prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and spreadsheets.
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!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
