Supervisor, Policy & Research

Skilled Trades Ontario•Mississauga, ON

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Policy and Research reports to the Manager of the Policy and Research Department at Skilled Trades Ontario (STO). This role provides leadership and supervision to professional staff involved in policy projects and research analysis, drives the implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of policy development processes all the while fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments to leverage collective expertise and resources.

Requirements

Degree in Policy, Public Governance, or related disciplines such as Political Science or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience
Supervisory skills to direct the work and oversee human resources aspects such as talent management/recruitment planning activities and performance reviews
Policy experience in a similar position
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Trade-specific regulations and policies to provide information, analysis, and interpretation to stakeholders
Proficiency in policy analysis, research methodologies, and strategic planning
Project management techniques and methods to manage a number of concurrent project initiatives
Ontario’s apprenticeship system to oversee the design, establishment and maintenance of policies associated with the apprenticeship program
Other provinces/territories apprenticeship programs and how each interacts with Ontario and the Red Seal Program
Policy development methods and processes within a regulatory environment including evidence-based research to manage and provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of policies critical to the strategy and goals of STO
Research methodologies and techniques to manage the implementation of the research strategy
Consultation methods and best practices to develop and implement a consultation strategy for policy consultations, partnerships and business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Data analysis and database development to lead the development of a statistical database on the labour market
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to build consensus and present advice and recommendations to staff, management, and external stakeholders
Decision-making ability, judgment, and problem-solving skills
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to practice sound judgment daily
Strong management and counselling skills
Strong project management experience and training with the ability to delegate tasks and competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification is an asset
Experience with different types of databases and analytics software (e.g., enterprise case management, Power BI) is an asset
Previous experience working in a public sector unionized environment is an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee and Conduct policy research, analyze legislation and regulations, and draft policy briefs and reports
Conduct stakeholder engagements, including consulting with industry experts, advisory bodies, and government officials
Lead and coordinate policy projects, including conceptualization, development, and evaluation of policies and strategies impacting STO's goals
Develop statistical analyses and scenarios for assessing industry programs impact on STO policy positions and strategies
Provide support and guidance to project teams in policy development, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively
Maintain and develop business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and external organizations
Provide policy advice and expertise across STO to ensure consistent interpretation and application of legislation and regulations
Emphasize the exercise of judgment in planning projects, analyzing economic and policy issues, and evaluating their impact on STO's goals
Guides draft documents through the approval process
Partners with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and other Ministries as required to implement policies throughout Ontario
Prepares documentation for STO’s senior management approval
Authorizes all team staff time sheets, including requests for time off (vacations, sick days), overtime hours and other time reporting items
Conducts coaching conversations and provides regular feedback to staff towards performance reviews