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Apply By: Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Junior Policy Advisor

Job ID:

244093

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Housing Policy and Planning Division / Planning and Housing Policy Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary up to 18 months with possibility extension

Job code:

4A007 - Policy04

Salary:

$75,185.00 - $105,116.00 Per year

The Residential and Commercial Tenancies Unit in the Planning and Housing Policy Branch is seeking a Junior Policy Advisor to help drive some of the province's most impactful housing initiatives. If you excel at solving complex policy challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships, and developing strategic, forward-looking solutions, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in Ontario's housing landscape.

About the Unit
The Residential and Commercial Tenancies Unit leads policy and legislative development, research, issues management and public communications with respect to rental housing and commercial tenancies governed under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and Commercial Tenancies Act (CTA).

About the job

Working as part of the Residential and Commercial Tenancies Team, you will:

• support in developing policy, programs and legislation through research, analysis, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• liaise with ministry and external stakeholders to consult, evaluate and respond to issues
• develop briefing materials, research reports, correspondence and meetings notes for senior management
• respond to requests for information and analysis within tight timelines

What you bring to the team

Policy and research expertise

You have:

• knowledge of policy and program principles and techniques
• ability to analyze and provide input regarding policy and program development and implementation
• knowledge of government decision making processes and strategy development, or the ability to acquire it

Research and analytical skills

You have:

• qualitative and quantitative research and analytical abilities
• experience synthesising data from multiple sources into clear findings and options
• ability to conduct multi jurisdictional and environmental scans
• ability to evaluate policy effectiveness, risks, and implementation considerations

Communication and stakeholder skills

You have:

• proven ability to prepare clear, concise briefing notes, analyses, and presentations
• interpersonal, consultation, and relationship management skills
• ability to present and defend policy advice with professionalism and judgment
• prepare correspondence and respond to stakeholders
• demonstrated political acuity and sensitivity in high profile environments

Planning, organization and project management

You have:

• ability to manage multiple projects with competing and short term deadlines
• experience coordinating or contributing to cross functional teams
• organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
• proficiency with standard office and data tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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:

Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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.
• W-MA-244093/26(2)

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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