Senior Policy Analyst, Fisheries

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Are you a scientific, policy professional with an interest in environmentally sustainable transportation? Do you want to shape the future of transportation environmental assessment and natural protection policy?

Then consider this exciting opportunity where you will lead and coordinate environmental policy initiatives related to environmental assessment and protection with a focus on fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control related to transportation infrastructure.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Identify emerging opportunities to improve the sustainability of the provincial transportation system
• Lead, plan and participate in transportation research, policy, planning studies and projects related to environmental assessment and natural protection with a focus on fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control.
• Develop, recommend and implement transportation related environmental policies
• Review, prepare and present policy and technical reports to address strategic transportation issues associated with a focus on fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control
• Plan and participate on transportation studies and projects that affect the province
• Provide advice and establish partnerships with stakeholders to work on transportation-related environmental policy initiatives
• Review, prepare and present technical reports documents and evidence based recommendations to senior decision makers

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How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

• you have knowledge of environmental management theories, practices, and land-use planning policy to provide advice on matters with specific focus on transportation related fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control assessment and mitigation
• you have knowledge of environmental theories and practices related to fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control to identify emerging issues and provide advice related to transportation
• you have knowledge fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control assessment methodology and control measures along linear facilities.
• you have knowledge of transportation design processes, construction, maintenance and operations practices to lead and coordinate environmental studies and projects
• you have project management knowledge and skills to lead concurrent project, studies and project teams
• you have knowledge of environmental assessment and protection legislation to identify issues with a focus on fisheries, wetlands and erosion and sediment control

Consultation and Advisory Skills

• you have knowledge of ministry and government policy development and planning processes, business plans and strategic directions to review, evaluate and provide advice on environmental policy issues
• you can consult, negotiate and build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Communication Skills

• you can prepare and present briefings, reports and analysis on policy issues for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• you can use computer software applications to prepare and present reports and statistical analysis

Research and Analytical Skills

• you have knowledge of data collection and can plan research methodology and strategy for complex policy research projects

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Additional information:

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.
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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 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.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .