Junior Policy Advisor

• Back to search results 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.

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