Strategic Advisor

Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is seeking a dynamic leader for the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office. This role involves providing strategic advice, managing complex issues, and leading key initiatives that impact transportation policies and programs across Ontario. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, project management skills, and a solid understanding of the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong background in policy development and risk management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and guidance on policy and program development.
• Lead special projects and manage complex issues.
• Coordinate cross-sectoral teams to achieve ministry goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Public Policy or a related field

Job description

Do you have leadership, coordination and relationship-building skills? Can you provide strategic advice and support on issues and process improvements?

Ministry of Transportation's, Oversight and Agency Governance Division oversees and supports the ministry's mandate to strengthen transportation agency and driver education program oversight and accountability in Ontario.

Consider this position in the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office where you will lead special projects and key strategic initiatives that have a direct impact on transportation policies, programs and services for Ontarians.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic advice and policy and program guidance• Work with and advise policy teams through all phases of the policy development process

• Conduct research and identify priorities and manage complex issues

• Provide leadership and build and maintain key relationships

• Coordinate projects with multi-disciplinary cross-sectoral teams

What you bring to the team

Leadership and Project Management Skills

You have:

• Leadership skills to guide the ministry and partners in discussions and lead professionals on program and policy projects

• Project management experience to plan, coordinate and direct work teams

Policy and Program Development Knowledge and Skills

You have:

• Policy and program development experience to identify, develop and review strategies

• Knowledge of decision-making processes, relevant legislation, policies, programs and priorities of the transportation sector to facilitate strategic planning

• Experience using research and environmental scanning to identify issues that have the potential to affect the direction of ministry policy and decision making.

• The ability to quickly identify priorities and issues, facilitate solutions, and coordinate product development and approval processes.

Relationship Building and Communication Skills

You have:

• Interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills to provide advice, collaborate on issues management and work with internal and external stakeholders

• Presentation skills to provide advice and explain recommendations to colleagues and senior leadership

Analytical, Issues and Risk Management Skills

You can:

• Conduct research and identify gaps, conflicts, trends and issues

• Identify critical or potentially contentious issues and take quick action or provide recommendations on a response strategy

• Process and distil information from a range of sources

• Appropriately assess and mitigate risks

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

Additional information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, 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:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-230343/25

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 20, 2025 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.