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Apply By: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

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Job ID:

235680

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Integrated Policy and Planning Division / System Optimization Policy Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$84,478.00 - $124,487.00 Per year

Are you a strong leader with a passion for driving change and building meaningful partnerships?

If so, don't miss this exciting opportunity with the System Optimization Policy Branch! You'll play a key role in shaping strategic initiatives by providing expert guidance to senior leadership and project teams on the design and delivery of ministry-wide policies.

About Us

We develop tools and policies to ensure Ontario is making the best, most effective use of its transportation system; ensure the transportation system is used, and managed effectively and infrastructure investments are optimized; ensure transportation and land use are effectively integrated; and provide information that can help government, business and people make better decisions around mobility.

About the job

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In this role, you will:

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform and advance ministry policies. Lead and manage change initiatives across the ministry, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with strategic goals. Develop and implement change management plans, including stakeholder engagement strategies, workshops, and training materials Collaborate with senior management and project teams to define deliverables, allocate resources, and ensure consistency across engagement and change initiatives Provide expert advice on risk management and offer guidance to support successful engagement and change implementation Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement and change initiatives, identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with ministry objectives Manage procurement processes to secure external vendors and support the delivery of engagement and change-related services

What you bring to the team

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Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement Expertise

You can:

Demonstrate knowledge of change management theories, tools and strategies to advise senior leadership Design and execute tailored change initiatives Demonstrate knowledge of stakeholder engagement methods to develop effective strategies Conduct consultations to gather stakeholder insights and address concerns
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Communication and Presentation Skills

You have:

Communication skills to provide consultations, and develop reports and proposals Ability to present briefings and recommendations to various audiences Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, Adobe, and online engagement platforms to create presentations and change management materials
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Relationship Management and Influencing Skills

You have:

Ability to build relationships, and ability to negotiate and collaborate across teams and committees to inform and advance policy initiatives Mediation and persuasion skills to foster key internal and external partnerships Experience advising and facilitating cross-divisional projects, resolving issues and driving action plans Ability to deliver stakeholder consultations to support strategic engagement and decision-making
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Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You can:

Develop and apply best practice change management tools and resources across the ministry Demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options and recommend risk mitigation strategies Manage priorities, transitions and resolve challenges in collaboration with senior leaders Identify emerging issues and provide sound, timely advice to support change and stakeholder engagement

Don't meet every qualification?

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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 we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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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

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.




We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more


Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

group health, dental, life and disability benefits

a range of vacation and leave options an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Note:

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-235680/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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