Senior Policy Advisor

Shape the Future of Mobility in Ontario Are you driven by a passion for transportation and eager to make a meaningful impact on how people and goods move across the province? Join the Ministry of Transportation's Integrated Policy and Planning Division, where you'll be part of the System Optimization Policy Branch—a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming Ontario's transportation landscape. As a Senior Policy Analyst, you'll help craft and implement innovative policies that support the Ministry's vision: expanding mobility options and ensuring equitable access for all users of the transportation system. Your work will directly influence how infrastructure is planned, managed, and optimized to meet the evolving needs of communities and the economy. About Us The System Optimization Policy Branch leads the development of tools and policies that maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Ontario's transportation system. We focus on integrating transportation and land use, optimizing infrastructure investments, and providing actionable insights that empower government, businesses, and the public to make smarter mobility decisions. Our core mission: reduce congestion, improve mobility, and ensure Ontario's transportation system works better for everyone. About the job In this role, you will: • Lead project teams from across government in the development of transportation policies to improve our transportation network • Provide policy expertise and advice to senior management on a range of policy and program initiatives, issues and their impact on the achievement of the ministry's policy agenda • Work with partners to support implementation of policies by designing legislative, regulatory, or program tools What you bring to the team Policy and Analysis Experience You can: •Lead the development and implementation of transportation policies, strategies, and initiatives. •Assess economic, social, fiscal, and corporate impacts and trends. •Advise senior management on a wide range of transportation policy and program issues. •Apply knowledge of multi-modal transportation systems and relevant legislation. Consultation and Interpersonal Skills You can: • Consult, negotiate, and build consensus to resolve complex policy and program issues. • Use leadership and influence to gain support across ministries and stakeholder groups. • Build partnerships and develop effective consultation frameworks through collaboration and strategic engagement. Project Management Skills You can: • Apply project management principles to lead policy development and impact analysis. • Plan and execute transportation projects and solutions from concept to completion. • Manage competing priorities and develop work plans to meet tight deadlines. • Lead consulting assignments supporting policy and program initiatives. Research and Analytical Skills You can: •Design and conduct research studies, trend analyses, and environmental scans to identify issues and opportunities Communication and Presentation Skills You can: •Prepare and present reports, policy analyses, and briefing materials for senior management. •Deliver presentations to explain and promote policy initiatives to ministry executives and stakeholders. 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 to apply: You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id (246087) number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. 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. 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. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. 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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 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 contacte

Lead cross-government project teams to develop transportation policies and provide expert advice to senior management. Design legislative, regulatory, or program tools to support the implementation of ministry initiatives.

Candidates should have experience in leading transportation policy development and assessing economic, social, and fiscal impacts. Strong skills in project management, stakeholder consultation, and research are essential for success in this role.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Policy Development
• Transportation Planning
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Consultation
• Impact Analysis
• Research
• Trend Analysis
• Environmental Scanning
• Legislative Design
• Regulatory Design
• Negotiation
• Public Policy
• Briefing Material Preparation
• Multi-modal Transportation Systems
• Consensus Building

• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable