Policy Advisor

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives ideas flourish and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontarios vibrant alcohol gaming horse racing and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity and in the public interest. The AGCO is seeking a motivated analytically inclined individual to join the Strategic Policy and Market Insights Branch as a Policy Advisor. The Policy Advisor will play a crucial role in the development analysis and implementation of policies standards and other regulatory mechanisms to support the effective regulation of Ontarios alcohol gaming horseracing and cannabis retail are looking for a highly collaborative and results-oriented professional who thrives in a team environment. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to advance shared objectives and realize the organizations strategic vision. A demonstrated ability to build strong relationships navigate challenges effectively and deliver results through collaboration is essential for success in this You Will Do:Support the design and preparation of effective policy using relevant research materials to support policy and program development and analytical support to policy development initiatives related to the AGCOs regulatory available data to inform evidence-based policy and interpret developments and emerging issues across relevant industries within Ontario Canada and globally to support regulatory policy analysis and and support policy and program consultations with government industry and AGCO stakeholders aligned with AGCOs strategic engagement knowledge and experience in policy and strategy development to undertake high-profile and sensitive policy analysis and engage in research and program evaluation and analyze proposals jurisprudence and issues related to agency legislation and professional working relationships within the AGCO and with external stakeholders to inform policy and strategic planning in the development of submissions policies projects and supporting strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with subject matter experts including those with technical expertise to coordinate and deliver key policy and lead analysis options development and business process design Have: A degree or background in one of the following fields: Public Policy Political Science Law Economics Business Administration and/or relevant senior experience that develops critical and strategic written and verbal communication of and experience with policy development in a government or broader public sector to synthesize large volumes of information into clear understandable terms tailored to a given target audience. Solid experience in quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation including research design data capture data analysis and data acuity to analyze and communicate complex information and present options that demonstrate awareness of various stakeholder to assess policy and program problems and develop feasible and innovative to analyze and interpret relevant legislation such as the Gaming Control Act 1992 Liquor Licence and Control Act 2019 Cannabis Licence Act 2018 and other related statutes and regulations. Comprehension of government and crown agency reporting relationships and understanding of the provincial federal and international public policy of sources of policy research and analytic to work in Canada and the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.