Strategic Policy Advisor Indigenous Affairs

Shape strategic policy for Indigenous priorities through research, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. This temporary Ontario Public Service role is based in three cities.

As a Senior Policy Advisor with the Strategic Initiatives and Social Policy Branch, you will address complex, multi-jurisdictional issues. Your work connects research, stakeholder perspectives, legislation, and government priorities. You will support policy responses that strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations.

• Assess legislation, policy proposals, trends, risks, and implications
• Evaluate programs and initiatives to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead complex projects involving multiple ministries and governments
• Build partnerships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leadership
• Provide leadership and mentorship on complex policy files

• Experience providing strategic advice to senior decision-makers
• Ability to connect analysis with government priorities and perspectives
• Strong skills navigating sensitive issues with diplomacy and judgment
• Experience assessing policy, program, and initiative effectiveness
• Understanding of Ontario Indigenous policy history and context

Bring policy analysis, program evaluation, and Indigenous engagement expertise to strategic initiatives supporting Ontario government decisions.