Senior Sector Advisor

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a Senior Sector Advisor to drive economic development in the automotive sector. The role involves planning projects, analyzing industry trends, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills. This is a temporary position located in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess policy impacts.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience presenting strategic advice to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement economic development projects.
• Monitor and analyze sector competitiveness.
• Lead stakeholder relationship development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation techniques

Relationship management

Project management principles

Tools

Excel

Word

Internet/Intranet

Job description

Overview

The Automotive Unit at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional passionate about automotive innovation, policy, and industry engagement. In this role, you will work closely with industry leaders and government partners to drive innovation, attract investment, and shape the future of Ontario's automotive sector. You'll play a key role in advancing strategic initiatives, supporting sector growth, and fostering meaningful relationships across stakeholders. Success in this position requires strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.

Position details

Job title: Senior Sector Advisor

Organization: Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Division: Strategic Industries

City: Toronto

Job term: 2 Temporary

Job code: Industrial Development Officer 3

Language required: English

Salary: 1, $2,077.03 Per week

Note: Salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement economic development projects for new policies / programs / investments and / or the evaluation / change / servicing of existing policy / programs / clients
• Monitor, research and analyze information and advise on issues affecting the sector's competitiveness
• Lead the development and maintenance of relationships with stakeholders including companies, sector organizations, other Ministries and other levels of government
• Work with sector, government stakeholders to reduce barriers to businesses, economic / sector development and to negotiate contentious issues with internal / external clients
• Work with potential investors (domestic and international) and support initiatives that result in new / expanded investments
• Prepare strategic advice such as presentations and briefing notes and present to senior management on issues affecting stakeholders
• Develop / implement consultations within the Ministry, government and external organizations to exchange information on policy goals / initiatives / investments
• Represent the Ministry / Ontario Government at internal / external meetings, conferences (domestic and international), seminars and other events as requested

What you bring to the team

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Interpersonal skills and relationship management, negotiation and consultation techniques to lead / participate in engagement activities with external stakeholders and other jurisdictions, and to foster positive relationships / partnerships
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to provide advice and strategic recommendations to senior management and clients, represent the ministry and province at sector, inter-ministry and intergovernmental meetings and lead the preparation and presentation of reports, proposals, options papers, briefing documents and other materials
• Experience using computer systems / software / networks / databases (e.g. Excel, Word, Internet / Intranet)

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of sector and trends and their linkages to the broader Ontario economy and identify opportunities associated with disruptive technologies
• Understanding of domestic and international markets as they apply to the development of growth, investment and attraction opportunities in Ontario
• Ability to evaluate research findings and analyze, develop, recommend and present strategies for changing programs / policies or initiating new economic development programs / policies / investments
• Ability to perform economic, financial and business analysis both at the sector and firm level
• Knowledge of government economic priorities, programs, operations, decision-making and policy processes, and program implementation and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of issues and trends in public policies / programs and understanding of government's philosophy and approach related to economic development

Project Management Skills

• Knowledge of project management principles and processes to design, plan and provide leadership to projects and implementation plans, which integrate a range of fiscal, economic, political and market factors and data; ability to manage competing tasks and priorities against short timelines

Analytical and Research Skills

• Analytical and evaluative skills to identify data and information required, interpret findings and assess their implication / significance for program and sector issues
• Ability to demonstrate reasoning skills to assess, interpret and evaluate a range of external / stakeholder issues and concerns
• Ability to solve problems and develop options and recommendations on program directions
• Knowledge of research tools and techniques to design and carry out research assignments, market / sector scans and detailed SWOT analyses and gather and conduct analyses of data

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 :

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Additional information

Apply by : Monday, September 8, 59 pm EDT

Position details

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 6

Category: Policy and Analysis

Posted on: Friday, August 22, 2025

Note: Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

How to apply: You must apply online.

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Language requirements and assessment: All external OPS job ads are posted in English and French. Check the language section for requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English. If bilingual, you may need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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