Policy Advisor

Building Ontario Fund

Job Title: Policy Advisor

City:  Toronto

Job term:  Permanent Full-time

The Opportunity – Policy Advisor

Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province.

The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by:

  • Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors
  • Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects
  • Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure
  • Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy during the start-up phase, Policy Advisor will:

  • Support the policy and program options, and conducts research and analysis on policies, regulatory and operational frameworks and ministry options and recommendations
  • Coordinate and support the completion of all compliance requirements as set out in the Agencies and Appointments Directive, the MOU and all applicable statutes
  • Support in the development of policies and policy input into Building Ontario Fund (BOF) and ministry-led initiatives
  • Support the development and prepare policy and program options, and support the research and analysis to recommended policies, regulatory and operational frameworks, advises leadership and the ministry on options and recommendations
  • Support the assessment of the effectiveness of ministry and stakeholder-led policy frameworks in relation to BOF’s mandate and supports the development of the Agency’s policy positions
  • Conduct research and analytical studies and data analysis related to the development of BOF’s program delivery initiatives and strategic policy development
  • Assist with research activities by analyzing and reviewing data to develop policy proposals, briefings and legislation
  • Builds and maintains highly productive and collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders, ministries and other agencies and jurisdictions

The ideal candidate will have a degree in government administration, political science, business administration, or related fields, a minimum 4 years of experience in policy development and experience in a start-up environment is an asset.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a start-up within the public sector.

Application

To apply for this position, please email your resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca.  We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process.

At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion.  We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process.  We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

To apply for this job email your details to Hr@Buildingonfund.ca