Are you an experienced policy professional with expertise in policy development, strong research, analysis, problem-solving and communication skills? Are you looking for the opportunity to work with inter-ministerial partners, federal government partners, agri-food stakeholders, and other partners to develop creative solutions to complex issues impacting Ontario's agri-food labour workforce. Do you want to work at the centre of Ontario's agri-food labour strategy, helping address challenges that affect employers, workers, and the province's food supply chain — including International Agri-Food Workers?

About the job In this role, you will:

- lead and/or participate on branch, division, ministry and inter-ministerial/inter-jurisdictional project teams to develop and implement policy initiatives
- lead research activities by analyzing and reviewing appropriate data sources to develop policy proposals, discussion papers, legislation and draft/revise policies
- develop and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- provide information and advice to staff, senior management and industry stakeholders
- prepare and present a range of materials (e.g. briefing material, position papers) to senior decision makers
- interpret/translate technical material into a format that is understood by non-technical staff and clients
- discuss and resolve policy development issues with all levels of staff

What you bring to the teamPolicy Development Skills:

You have

•experience contributing to and coordinating projects and initiatives through the policy development and approvals process.

•experience developing policy options based on research and analysis.

- experience developing and proposing effective policy, project or performance evaluation and measurement strategies and tactics




- the ability to apply strong judgement and political acuity in the management of complex, sensitive and high-profile policy development issues.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You have

•the ability to foster team-oriented working relationships with internal teams, other ministries, stakeholders, and other levels of government.

•strong oral communication skills to deliver presentations to diverse audiences, including senior leaders.

•written communication skills to prepare a wide range of materials

•political acuity and can identify shared interests among diverse or divergent stakeholders.

•the ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.

Research and Analytical Skills

You have

•experience applying diverse research methodologies to identify emerging issues, trends, and opportunities.

•analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, assess risks, and develop evidence-based policy options.

•the ability to evaluate the impacts of proposed options on diverse stakeholders and ensure recommendations are feasible and aligned with government priorities.

Industry Knowledge and Experience:

You have

•an understanding of the agriculture/agri-food industry.

•experience in the field of labour policy and/or economic development policy, planning and evaluation.

•knowledge of the theories, principles and practices in one or more of the following areas: public policy, economics, labour and/or economic development

•an understanding of policy and program decision-making processes to influence policy and program development and implementation across the ministry.

Project Management Knowledge:

- You have knowledge of project management techniques to lead/participate on concurrent projects and working with conflicting timelines

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📌 Policy Advisor (Guelph)
🏢 Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario
📍 Guelph