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Senior Policy Advisor (2) For accessibility assistance with this document please telephone Elections Ontario at 1-888-668-8683 or Fax at 1-866-714-2809. You can TTY at 1-888-292-2312 or via email at info@elections.on.ca. Position Status: Temporary assignment to December 2026 Posting Status: Open Location: 26 Prince Andrew Place, North York, ON M3C 2H4 Salary Band: $84,478 to $124,487 per annum Hours of Work: 36.25 per week/ Onsite 5 days a week Posting Date: January 7, 2026 Closing Date: January 12, 2026 Who we are The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Ontario) is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections, and referenda in Ontario. We are committed to making voting easy and accessible for all electors, while maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process. Join our team The Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management division of Elections Ontario is seeking a results-oriented Senior Policy Advisor to join the Corporate Affairs unit, a diverse team of professionals in corporate planning, strategic analysis, policy development, stakeholder relations and protocol services. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your highly developed strategic and analytic capabilities to coordinate the review, analysis, revision, and maintenance of the agency’s policy portfolio. The role will also include preparing briefings, presentations and reports, writing procedures, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders through our Political Advisory Committee and Political Support Network. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities will be essential to your success. What to expect in this role Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs, you will: • Lead the design, development, and implementation of various policies. • Ensure that policy review, analysis, and recommendations are informed by consultation with relevant subject-matter experts and approved by relevant teams. • Take initiative to resolve policy implementation issues with minimal supervision. • Brief members of the Senior Leadership Team and Executive regularly on the policy portfolio and coordinating key policy decisions. • Write comprehensive reports, including but not limited to BOIE Submissions, Annual Reports and Post-Event Reports, legislative briefings and submissions. • Prepare briefing notes and presentations for the Extended Leadership Team and Executive. • Maintain strong relationships with stakeholder groups through the Political Advisory • Committee and Political Support Network, to ensure effective communication and collaboration. What you need to qualify • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives (e.g., policy, planning, operations, research, writing various enterprise-level documents) and cross-divisional teams. • Communication: Excellent written skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well- structured written materials, presentations and documentation, and a demonstrated ability to verbally present such information (e.g., reports, briefings, recommendations, presentations). • Policy: Knowledge of policy development approaches (e.g., policy development, research- policy-practice cycle, legislative reform, etc.). • Research: Undertake research into various areas of interest as directed by executive. • Analytic and strategic skills: Proven conceptual, research, and evaluative skills to identify strategic issues, underlying causes, and develop options and recommendations. • Interpersonal: Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach and a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. • Represent Corporate Affairs and/or Elections Ontario on internal and external committees as assigned. • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Technical skills and knowledge: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. • Minimum of five years’ relevant experience, preferably in public sector roles. is ideal. • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. How to Apply: Our recruitment process reflects our mission to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process and to manage elections in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner. We offer career growth opportunities and a competitive rewards program. Please save your current cover letter and resume with your first and last name and in the subject line and pdf name or .docx filename of the email quote file# EO-2025-56 email to jobs@elections.on.ca by January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their submission. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. How to request an accommodation Elections Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call 1-888-668-8683, send a fax to 1-866-714-2809, TTY at 1-888-292-2312 or email hr@elections.on.ca.