Are you a policy or energy professional looking to help develop policies for the integration of renewable and distributed energy resources into Ontario\'s electricity system?

The Renewable Facilitation and Analysis Unit in the Renewables Integration and Distributed Energy Resources Branch is seeking a Policy Advisor to support senior staff and management by providing qualitative research and quantitative analysis related to the integration of renewable generation and distributed energy resources into Ontario\'s electricity system and to identify opportunities to support innovation in the sector.

The team is part of the Conservation and Renewable Energy Division of the Ministry of Energy. Our division supports the government\'s priorities to provide a clean, reliable, and resilient energy supply for Ontario.

We work closely with electricity sector agencies and key stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of renewable and distributed energy initiatives that support the energy transition, including programs for both large scale renewable facilities and smaller, customer-sited, distributed energy solutions.

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Conduct qualitative research and quantitative analysis to support the development of policies and strategies related to renewable and distributed energy issues.
• Conduct environmental scans and trend analyses and evaluate policy/program information and data.
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for use by senior management, the Deputy Minister and Minister, and assist with Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to discuss research, provide policy input and advice and to exchange information.
• Provide explanations for complex energy issues to the branch/division and/or ministry senior management.

How do I qualify?

Research, Analytical Skills and Policy Development:

• You can research, analyze and synthesize data/information from various sources, draw conclusions, and present findings to management and staff.
• You have knowledge of computer applications to design and operate computer models and to analyze and manipulate data.
• You are able to identify issues and conduct policy and program analysis to support the development of policy options and inform recommendations.

Specialized Knowledge:

• You have some knowledge of the energy sector and renewable energy in Ontario and other subject matters in the areas of Energy and Electricity policy.
• You have some knowledge of the energy industry, including regional and global trends, energy markets, technology types, and implications for government policy.
• You have some knowledge of policy development principles and decision-making processes.

Communication Skills:

• You can prepare a range of written materials including briefing notes and correspondence for both technical and non-technical terms, based on the audience.
• You have presentation and advisory skills to effectively communicate information to a variety of contacts for research and in support of consultation processes.
• You have attention to detail in order to respond to requests for information, summarize reports, prepare discussion papers and briefing materials, and to recommend response strategies.

Relationship Management:

• You are able to use tact and discretion to communicate with stakeholders, senior decision makers, and the general public.
• You can build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide feedback and enable collaboration.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario




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Posted on:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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.
• E-ES-196520/23