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Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming complex service systems and shaping impactful government policies? If so, the Ministry of Health's Mental Health and Addictions Policy, Accountability, and Provincial Partnerships Branch offers exciting and challenging opportunities just for you!

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will spearhead the creation and refinement of innovative policies and processes, driving the successful implementation of the provincial mental health and addictions strategy. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals across the province.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
•Lead policy research, analysis, and synthesis, developing options for decision makers and communicating complex information clearly.
•Analyze cross-cutting issues and advise on policies, programs, and investments aligned with government priorities.
•Respond to questions, information requests, and correspondence in a fast-paced, high-profile policy area.
•Build partnerships with key stakeholders, including Ontario Health's Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence and regional planners.
•Lead policy and program projects, facilitating and participating in various working groups and committees.
•Contribute to the development and evaluation of strategic health policies, program design, regulations, and legislation within Ontario's health system.

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What you bring to the team

Policy and Program Knowledge and Skills

You have
•knowledge of policy legislative processes, and strategic policy development processes
•demonstrated policy, research and analysis experience
•knowledge of program design and evaluation techniques to frame and lead the development, revision, evaluation and communication of policies, standards, regulations and/or legislation
•knowledge of models and mechanisms to enhance system integration/coordination, resource allocation and costing methodologies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You have:
•demonstrated writing skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in simple and easy-to-understand written products
• demonstrated written presentation skills to communicate large amounts of complex information in digestible format using words, visuals and numbers to convey meaning
•leadership and teamwork skills to undertake policy and program work and to support the policy objectives of the Ministry in working with partners
•partnership building skills to work cooperatively with all partners to meet mutual goals, identify partners' interests and opportunities for collaboration
•demonstrated political acuity to appreciate, understand and utilize the power of relationships, both formal and informal
•demonstrated oral presentation and communication skills to conduct consultations and convey ideas to stakeholders and senior management

Project Management and Analytical Skills

You can:
•provide project planning and leadership on concurrent policy development projects, work collaboratively with team members and manage deadlines and competing priorities.
•process and distil information from a range of sources, including research and scientific data, trends and analyses, and independent research, to identify and highlight relevant points.
•conduct environmental scans and analyze a range of factors such as funding, governance, and stakeholder interests to provide options and recommendations to decision makers
•assess the competing interests of stakeholders, interpret broad guidelines and develop provincial policies or solutions that can be applied at the regional and local levels, as required
•assess both qualitative and quantitative information in developing proposals to evaluate the implications, costs, and impact of proposed policy changes

Health System Knowledge

• You have knowledge of health care system trends, and understanding of critical issues and concerns faced by health stakeholders
• You can ensure policies, programs, regulations and legislation respond to issues within the health system

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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!

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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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