Position Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Position Type: Regular/Full-Time – OPSEU represented
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Band: 10
Salary Range: $43.39 to $ 56.67/hour
Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week
Reporting to: Supervisor, Policy and Research
This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants
Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario, which includes:
- Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum standards and certification exams.
- Administering apprenticeship programs, including approving apprentices and sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for apprenticeship program completion.
- Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.
- Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed an apprenticeship program in Ontario.
- Administering exams, including certifying exams, in all trades subject to certifying exams.
- Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.
- Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.
- Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory trades.
- Researching apprenticeships and the trades.
The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for leading policy projects and the research and analysis of a range of policy issues affecting the skilled trades system in support of the strategies for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).
Responsibilities:
- Provides policy leadership and coordination in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of policies which address a range of proposed regulatory and legislative provisions and issues impacting the strategic mandate and goals of STO.
- Leads multiple concurrent policy portfolios including the research, analysis and reporting of policy issues influencing skilled trades-related labour market trends and legislative process and affecting the sustainability and competitiveness of the trades.
- Develops policy analyses, revisions and recommendations for policy directions and strategies to respond to issues.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with government officials, external organizations and STO staff.
- Identifies and assesses policy issues, leads policy consultations to seek input on policy development and leads policy change process from concept to completion.
- Provides policy advice and expertise across STO to ensure consistent interpretation and application of legislation and regulations.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Public Policy, Public Administration or related field of study.
- Relevant 2 years of policy experience working with a legislative or regulatory agency.
- Proven 3 years of experience in developing, analyzing and implementing policies.
- Proficiency interpreting data and research reports to inform policy analysis.
Knowledge of:
- The legislative and regulatory framework under BOSTA and its regulations and STO’s administrative authority.
- Policy analysis and development processes within a regulatory or government environment to lead projects involving the conceptualization, proposal and evaluation of policies and strategies critical to the strategic mandate and goals of STO.
- Methods and techniques to inform and conduct the research, analysis and reporting the trends in skilled trades.
Skills Include:
- Coordination skills to lead concurrent projects and oversee all phases of projects from concept to completion.
- Oral communication skills to provide advice and expertise for the consistent interpretation and application of STO policies and strategies.
- Written communication skills to develop policy options and recommendations, and research findings.
- Leadership skills to mentor junior policy analysts.
What STO Offers:
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching (up to 6%)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks
This posting closes on August 27, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact those whose skills, knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.
Our Recruitment Process Includes:
- Pre-screening.
- In-person interview/assignment presentation with hiring Manager and one or two members from management.
- Reference checks conducted by Hiring Manager.
- Completion of a police criminal background check satisfactory to STO (if one has not been done earlier).
Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Skilled Trades Ontario. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.
