Apply By: Friday, October 3, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Policy Analyst - Forest Economy

Job ID:

234467

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Forest Economics and Business Branch

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

13995 - Forester 3

Salary:

$1,513.08 - $1,908.57 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Shape Ontario's Forest Future: Join Us as a Policy Analyst

Do you have a unique combination of forest industry and policy development knowledge? Consider this opportunity to support the development of policies and strategies to facilitate the growth of Ontario's forest economy.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

In this role, you will:

• participate in research projects, program design and delivery reviews, development and transfer of initiatives for the forest-based economy
• prepare and maintain project documentation, assess implications and impacts and draft correspondence in response to issues raised by various stakeholders
• coordinate stakeholder consultation and training, attend stakeholder meetings and forums to identify and discuss interests, concerns and issues
• provide leadership and expertise in support of policy and program reviews and development initiatives

What you bring to the team

Specialized knowledge:

• You have knowledge of public policy development processes and ability to interpret legislation.
• You have knowledge of Ontario's forest industry, its economic significance and emerging trends and competitiveness.
• You have knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management planning and silviculture systems, procedures and techniques.

Interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills:

• You have proven communication and computer skills to explain current policies and programs, prepare reports and make formal presentations in a clear and logical fashion.
• You have interpersonal skills to work as a team and create effective working relationships with stakeholders and personnel.
• You have well-developed liaison, facilitation and networking skills to consult and negotiate policy and program development.

Planning and organizational skills:

• You have proven project planning and management skills to support and contribute to the achievement of deliverables.
• You have organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate own work with others and meet tight deadlines.

Research, analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have demonstrated research, analytical and problem solving skills, as well as an understanding of data analysis procedures and statistical techniques to assess information, present findings and make recommendations.

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 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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 3, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• N-NR-234467/25

How to apply:

• 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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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