Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Strategy and Program Consultant

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Job ID:

231025

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Finance

Division:

People, Planning & Performance Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

5A002 - HumanResources05

Salary:

$76,231.00 - $109,842.00 Per year

Make a Real Impact: Help Shape Inclusive and Forward-Thinking Ministry Programs

Are you interested in working with a dynamic team in the Ministry of Finance? Do you have a passion for building inclusive, engaging, and transparent policies and programs? If so, we want you on our team!



As a Strategy and Program Consultant in the Corporate Programs Unit, you will play a key role in shaping policies and programs that support accessibility, employee recognition, mental health and well-being, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will work within a team environment to lead all aspects of project delivery and to provide strategic recommendations, advice, research, and consultation to senior management to support the planning and implementation of enterprise initiatives and ministry-specific programs.




Use your relationship-building, strategic communications, project management and critical thinking skills to help drive meaningful change across the organization! If you are interested in this field of work and have what it takes, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

About the job

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In this role, you will:



Develop and implement policies and initiatives that align with government and ministry goals. Conduct needs assessments to identify business priorities and opportunities. Research trends and track progress to ensure programs remain relevant and effective. Offer clear, practical advice to clients and stakeholders at all levels. Develop thoughtful recommendations for staff, managers, and senior leaders. Take the lead or contribute as a key member of cross-functional teams and working groups.

What you bring to the team

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Communicator & Relationship Builder

You communicate clearly and confidently--whether writing, presenting, or facilitating discussions. You know how to influence and consult with others to build consensus and drive action. You're skilled at resolving issues and finding common ground. You build strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
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Technical Expertise

You demonstrate knowledge in the theory, principles and practices of organization development and effectiveness You're familiar with government priorities, policies, and legislative frameworks. You're comfortable using digital tools to create reports, presentations, and dashboards.
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Project Management & Analytical Thinking

You know how to manage projects from start to finish--on time and on budget. You can dig into research, evaluate programs, and identify what's working (and what's not). You turn insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

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:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 7 Queens Park Cr, 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:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Note:

E-FN-231025/25

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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