Are you a seasoned policy professional with a passion for shaping legislation and driving strategic initiatives? Bring your skills and experience to contribute to shaping policies aimed at facilitating access to government information, data, and services for the people and businesses of Ontario in the digital age!

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership, policy expertise, and program support related to information access, privacy, and legislative compliance. Collaborate with ministry executives, analyze regulations, and contribute to the development of impactful policies that impact provincial and municipal institutions.

- Two positions are in the Service Delivery Policy Unit

- Two positions are in the Cyber Security Policy Unit

- One position is in the Privacy and Access Policy Unit

About Us:

The Privacy, Access, and Cyber Security Policy Branch is a newly formed branch in the Strategic Policy Division in Policy, Archives and Data in the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery. The branch provides policy leadership across privacy and access, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Archives and Recordkeeping Act (ARA). The branch also provides policy leadership related to cyber-security, and service delivery policy, including the Ministry of Government Services Act (MGSA) and the At Your Service Act (AYSA).

Information Session:

We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the division and the positions to be filled.

Date: September 5th, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

A link to the information session is here.

Note: The OPS practices hybrid work arrangements, with employees routinely working in person at an OPS office location at least 3 days per week.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Research, analyze, and develop legislative and regulatory amendments, policies, guidelines, and tools related to FIPPA compliance

• Evaluate and provide recommendations on access and privacy issues for enterprise and ministry projects.

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of corporate policies, programs, and training related to access and privacy.

• Provide expert advice to stakeholder groups, including provincial and municipal institutions.

• Participate in cross-cluster/ministry working committees and consult with other levels of government.

• Address specific training needs and strategic communications.

How do I qualify?

Leadership and Project Management

You have:

• experience providing leadership in program/policy development, delivery and implementation

• project leadership to lead projects from initial concept through completion within specific timelines

• leadership skills to provide project leadership and advice to an assigned team of professionals

Research, Evaluation and Analytical

You can:

• assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals

• interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation

• apply sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity

Relationship Management and Facilitation

You have:

• have experience in creating and managing complex stakeholder relationships

• the ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities

• the ability to lead consultations with stakeholders ensuring a shared understanding

Communication

You can:

• respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software

• create, lead and present briefings on complex issues analysis to senior management

Technical Knowledge

You have knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge of:

• Information management and information technology strategies and policy (e.g. in the areas of privacy, access, cyber security, service delivery, digital, data)

Additional Information

Address:

5 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 595 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule: 6

Category: Policy and Analysis

Posted on: Monday, August 26, 2024

How to apply:

You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 13, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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