Senior Advisor, Policy

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) seeks experienced Senior Advisors for temporary roles focused on policy and advocacy. You will engage with municipal leaders and government officials to drive initiatives in critical infrastructure and municipal finance, contributing to impactful solutions for communities across Ontario. These roles offer competitive salaries, benefits, and potential for permanency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Defined benefit pension

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal policy and advocacy roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive policy and lead advocacy initiatives.
• Work with municipal leaders and government officials.
• Contribute to solutions benefiting local communities.

Skills

Policy Development

Advocacy

Government Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or related field

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 to [e-mail] with 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.