Senior Policy Advisor

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Toronto is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to shape the future of pensions and retirement income security for Ontarians. You will lead policy analysis, develop policy options, and advise on legislation and regulations to inform decision-making.

The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, preparing briefings, Cabinet submissions and other materials for senior officials, and supporting the budget and policy reform processes.

Qualifications

• You can demonstrate analytical, research and quantitative skills in developing policy recommendations.
• You can interpret data to support policy development.
• You have substantial experience with public policy development.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct complex policy analysis and provide strategic advice on retirement income security and pension matters.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders to advance policy reforms, support legislation and regulations, and prepare briefings and Cabinet submissions.
• You will support pension reform and innovation by developing policy options and implementing policy initiatives through pension legislation and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy development

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Pension Policy and Strategy Division, Pension Policy Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary (Up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)

Shape the future of pensions in Ontario!
Join a team that tackles complex, high-impact challenges affecting the retirement income security of millions of Ontarians. As a Senior Policy Advisor in the Pension Policy Branch, you will conduct complex policy analysis, provide strategic advice on retirement income security and pension matters, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance policy reforms, support legislation and regulations, and prepare briefings, Cabinet submissions and other materials to inform decision-making.

Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm

This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions.

About the job

You will:

• support pension reform and innovation in Ontario by developing policy options and implementing policy initiatives through pension legislation and regulations
• prepare briefing materials and policy recommendations for the Minister of Finance
• support the Ontario Budget process

What you bring to the team

Research and Analytical Skills

You can:

• demonstrate analytical, research and quantitative skills in developing policy recommendations
• demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to policy development
• interpret data to support policy development
• research relevant legislation and regulations for Ontario and other jurisdictions to support policy development

Policy Development Expertise

You have:

• substantial experience with public policy development
• knowledge of government structures and policy approval processes
• the ability to interpret and apply knowledge of Ontario legislation and regulations to develop and implement policy
• knowledge of federal and provincial regulations and legislation (including Ontario's Pension Benefits Act) that govern pension plans

Note: Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial regulations and legislation is not required to be successful in this competition. This knowledge can be acquired through on-the-job learning.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:

• demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• develop and maintain contacts in the public and private sectors
• effectively brief management on complex policy issues
• develop well-written and well-organized briefing materials, Cabinet submissions and correspondence on complex or technical policy issues

Project Management and Leadership Skills

You have:

• demonstrated the ability to manage multiple policy issues simultaneously, anticipate and mitigate risks, and advance complex policy initiatives.
• the ability to independently plan, prioritize, and complete complex assignments while meeting tight deadlines.
• experience leading and coordinating work on complex, technical, and high-profile policy issues.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.