Senior Advisor, Policy

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading voice for Ontario's municipal governments as a Senior Advisor. You will influence provincial policy and advocate for local communities. With two roles available, you will drive initiatives in critical areas like infrastructure and finance. This is a temporary position with potential for permanency, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

Qualifications

• Experienced policy professionals needed for Senior Advisor roles.
• Lead on infrastructure, environment, transportation, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Work with municipal leaders on top priorities.
• Engage with political staff to influence policy development.
• Contribute to solutions benefiting communities.

Skills

Policy Development

Advocacy

Government Relations

Job description

Join the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the respected voice of Ontario's municipal governments. As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in informing provincial policy and advocating for the issues that matter most to local communities.

We’re seeking talented and experienced policy professionals to fill two exciting senior advisor opportunities. In this role, you will drive policy and lead on advocacy, strategic initiatives and government relations. One senior advisor will lead on critical infrastructure, environment, and transportation priorities. The other senior advisor will lead on AMO’s important municipal finance portfolio and other priorities based on skills and experience.

Your impact:

• Work directly with municipal leaders and elected officials on their top priorities.
• Engage directly with political staff and senior public sector service leaders in the Ontario government to inform and influence policy development.
• Contribute to impactful solutions that directly benefit communities across the province.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to advance municipal interests.

These are temporary 12-month contracts with opportunity for permanency. Based in Toronto, AMO offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a defined benefit pension.

Ready to make a difference? Apply in confidence [e-mail] the subject line "Senior Advisor 2025" by Friday, May 23, 2025. Please specify in your application which of the two Senior Advisor roles you are interested in.