Help shape Ontario's tax policy framework and legislative direction. Join the

Ministry of Finance's Commodity and Sales Tax Policy Branch , where you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining Ontario's sales tax legislation. Working at the intersection of policy, legislation, and government decision-making, you'll provide expert advice to senior leaders, lead complex legislative initiatives, and help ensure Ontario's tax system remains effective, contemporary, and responsive to emerging issues.

The Sales Tax Policy Unit is responsible for providing policy analysis and advice with respect to the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax and rebates, like the new housing rebates, and negotiating with the federal government on related governing agreements. The unit also leads policy analysis, policy development and legislative drafting for the Retail Sales Tax on specified vehicles and insurance and benefit plans, as well as certain municipal taxation powers, such as the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).

Information Session: We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled. Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm Remember to add this event to your calendar. Click here to register.

About the job

Provide strategic leadership in the development of research and analysis of complex sales tax policy issues, and development and evaluation of options.

Prepare and develop briefing materials, and brief senior management on legislative and policy design options.

Participate in the Ontario Budget process.

Work with stakeholders, other levels of government, other ministries/branches, and jurisdictions to lead policy,



legislative and regulatory development, and support implementation.

What you bring to the team Technical Knowledge and Policy Skills You have:

Knowledge of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Retail Sales Tax (RST) legislation, as well as related tax legislation, policies and legislative frameworks.

Ability to evaluate policy options and provide advice on policy, legislative impacts, and operational impacts.

Understanding of policy development, government decision-making, and legislative processes.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

Demonstrated strategic leadership in the development and implementation of legislative proposals, policy initiatives and tax measures,

Experience leading, mentoring, and providing direction to staff while fostering collaboration and excellence.

Strong project leadership skills and can manage complex, high-profile initiatives involving competing priorities and shifting deadlines.

Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills

Experience identifying emerging issues, assessing impacts, and developing practical solutions to complex challenges.

Strong research and analytical experience analysing policy issues and developing strategic tax design options and recommendations.

Ability to interpret data, assess trends, and provide evidence-based advice to support policy and legislative decisions.





Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, to support research, analysis, and the preparation of briefing materials.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

Experience communicating complex technical and policy information, presenting recommendations, and providing advice to senior decision-makers and stakeholders.

Excellent written communication skills to prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and recommendations that support legislation and policy initiatives.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and advance policy objectives.

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to engage diplomatically and professionally with senior officials, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.

Don't meet every qualification? 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

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility 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

📌 Senior Policy Advisor (Toronto)
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