Senior Policy Analyst

Skilled Trades Ontario•Mississauga, ON

4h•CA$43 - CA$57•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario. The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for leading policy projects and the research and analysis of a range of policy issues affecting the skilled trades system in support of the strategies for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).

Requirements

University degree in Public Policy, Public Administration or related field of study.
Relevant 2 years of policy experience working with a legislative or regulatory agency.
Proven 3 years of experience in developing, analyzing and implementing policies.
Proficiency interpreting data and research reports to inform policy analysis.
Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework under BOSTA and its regulations and STO’s administrative authority.
Knowledge of policy analysis and development processes within a regulatory or government environment to lead projects involving the conceptualization, proposal and evaluation of policies and strategies critical to the strategic mandate and goals of STO.
Knowledge of methods and techniques to inform and conduct the research, analysis and reporting the trends in skilled trades.
Coordination 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, and research findings.
Leadership skills to mentor junior policy analysts.

Responsibilities

Provides policy leadership and coordination in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of policies which address a range of proposed regulatory and legislative provisions and issues impacting the strategic mandate and goals of STO.
Leads multiple concurrent policy portfolios including the research, analysis and reporting of policy issues influencing skilled trades-related labour market trends and legislative process and affecting the sustainability and competitiveness of the trades.
Develops policy analyses, revisions and recommendations for policy directions and strategies to respond to issues.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with government officials, external organizations and STO staff.
Identifies and assesses policy issues, leads policy consultations to seek input on policy development and leads policy change process from concept to completion.
Provides policy advice and expertise across STO to ensure consistent interpretation and application of legislation and regulations.