Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reporting to the Manager of Policy and Governance, the Policy Analyst will primarily work on legislative, regulatory and operational programs and projects that have cross-College and profession-wide impacts. Supported by strong research, strategic policy analysis, project management and stakeholder relations skills, this position plays a critical role in operationalizing significant enhancements in the regulation of the teaching profession.
Responsibilities:
Policy and Program Development
Provide recommendations, prepare reports, analyses, submissions, briefing materials and correspondence on regulatory issues impacting the College.
Provide advice on strategic and novel issues impacting the regulatory sector.
Review case law and legislative developments in assigned areas and make substantive recommendations regarding the formulation of changes to College legislation, regulations, by-laws and procedures.
Prepare and deliver presentations, position papers, strategic advice and briefings on policy issues and related activities for senior staff and Council and its Committees.
Support program design in various areas across the College in order to implement strategic policy and program initiatives.
Research, Analysis and Problem Solving
Research, analyze and prepare documentation on assigned regulatory policy issues in terms of their benefits, challenges and impact on the College, including preparing responses to concerns raised by government and other stakeholders and interested parties.
Monitor emerging legislative, regulatory and related trends and develop recommendations for consideration by management and the College Council.
Respond to inquiries regarding general policy and legislative matters.
Engage in routine best practices scans to improve processes at the College.
Communications (internal and external)
Using partnership building skills to consult with key stakeholders across the College and external to the College.
Utilize consensus-building and negotiation skills to gain support for College policy and program initiatives.
Develop presentations and use communication skills to prepare, present, and explain ideas and analyses to various audiences.
Represent the College at external tables and use diplomacy and political acuity to convey key messages from the College.
Project Management
Take on long -term projects that require project management leadership, including providing guidance and advice to team members.
Governance
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in regulatory governance.
Assist in preparing advice for Council, subcommittees, and committees on governance matters including issues of authority, functioning and process, and matters related to legislative or regulatory requirements.
Research and support the development and implementation of policies, protocols, manuals and forms, and ensures consistent best practices.
Respond to Council, subcommittee and committee correspondence and inquiries.
Collaborate cross-departmentally to develop stakeholder communications regarding policy or procedural actions approved by Council and senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Policy and Governance.
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
Post-secondary education in policy or a related field is required (e.g., M.A. Public Policy, LL.B/J.D,); an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
You have practical experience in public policy development and a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the regulatory, government or comparable work environments.
Ability to interpret government decision-making processes and relevant legislation and have analytical skills to assess the impact of policy options and proposals on the college’s regulatory role.
Project management and problem-solving skills to plan and conduct multiple policy projects to meet deadlines, addressing issues arising, independently and in a team environment.
Ability to develop in-depth knowledge and application of the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996 and its regulations, as well as other legislation, issues and resources related to the practice of teaching in Ontario.
Ability to gather and synthesize complex information (written and verbal) for the appropriate audience level.
Very effective oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence, including presenting complex information and analysis in succinct and accessible formats.
Adept at working with and providing representation on working groups to develop policy ideas and you are able to promote policy initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and the ability to coordinate, negotiate, mediate and influence.
Effective time management to meet deliverables with minimal supervision, often within short timelines.
Training and/or experience related to governance including decision-making processes, motions and parliamentary procedures, councils and committees, organizational bylaws, etc.
Proficiency in EDI with an emphasis on barriers experienced by marginalized groups within institutions and regulation.
Membership with the Law Society of Ontario, and/or specialized training in the field of governance is considered an asset.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than June 20, 2025.
The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Reporting to the Manager of Policy and Governance, the Policy Analyst will primarily work on legislative, regulatory and operational programs and projects that have cross-College and profession-wide impacts. Supported by strong research, strategic policy analysis, project management and stakeholder relations skills, this position plays a critical role in operationalizing significant enhancements in the regulation of the teaching profession.
Responsibilities:
Policy and Program Development
Provide recommendations, prepare reports, analyses, submissions, briefing materials and correspondence on regulatory issues impacting the College.
Provide advice on strategic and novel issues impacting the regulatory sector.
Review case law and legislative developments in assigned areas and make substantive recommendations regarding the formulation of changes to College legislation, regulations, by-laws and procedures.
Prepare and deliver presentations, position papers, strategic advice and briefings on policy issues and related activities for senior staff and Council and its Committees.
Support program design in various areas across the College in order to implement strategic policy and program initiatives.
Research, Analysis and Problem Solving
Research, analyze and prepare documentation on assigned regulatory policy issues in terms of their benefits, challenges and impact on the College, including preparing responses to concerns raised by government and other stakeholders and interested parties.
Monitor emerging legislative, regulatory and related trends and develop recommendations for consideration by management and the College Council.
Respond to inquiries regarding general policy and legislative matters.
Engage in routine best practices scans to improve processes at the College.
Communications (internal and external)
Using partnership building skills to consult with key stakeholders across the College and external to the College.
Utilize consensus-building and negotiation skills to gain support for College policy and program initiatives.
Develop presentations and use communication skills to prepare, present, and explain ideas and analyses to various audiences.
Represent the College at external tables and use diplomacy and political acuity to convey key messages from the College.
Project Management
Take on long -term projects that require project management leadership, including providing guidance and advice to team members.
Governance
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in regulatory governance.
Assist in preparing advice for Council, subcommittees, and committees on governance matters including issues of authority, functioning and process, and matters related to legislative or regulatory requirements.
Research and support the development and implementation of policies, protocols, manuals and forms, and ensures consistent best practices.
Respond to Council, subcommittee and committee correspondence and inquiries.
Collaborate cross-departmentally to develop stakeholder communications regarding policy or procedural actions approved by Council and senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Policy and Governance.
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
Post-secondary education in policy or a related field is required (e.g., M.A. Public Policy, LL.B/J.D,); an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
You have practical experience in public policy development and a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the regulatory, government or comparable work environments.
Ability to interpret government decision-making processes and relevant legislation and have analytical skills to assess the impact of policy options and proposals on the college’s regulatory role.
Project management and problem-solving skills to plan and conduct multiple policy projects to meet deadlines, addressing issues arising, independently and in a team environment.
Ability to develop in-depth knowledge and application of the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996 and its regulations, as well as other legislation, issues and resources related to the practice of teaching in Ontario.
Ability to gather and synthesize complex information (written and verbal) for the appropriate audience level.
Very effective oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence, including presenting complex information and analysis in succinct and accessible formats.
Adept at working with and providing representation on working groups to develop policy ideas and you are able to promote policy initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and the ability to coordinate, negotiate, mediate and influence.
Effective time management to meet deliverables with minimal supervision, often within short timelines.
Training and/or experience related to governance including decision-making processes, motions and parliamentary procedures, councils and committees, organizational bylaws, etc.
Proficiency in EDI with an emphasis on barriers experienced by marginalized groups within institutions and regulation.
Membership with the Law Society of Ontario, and/or specialized training in the field of governance is considered an asset.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than June 20, 2025.
The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posting 25-04
Decision Editor, Tribunals Unit
Policy, Governance and Tribunals Department
Limited Term appointment – up to 12 months
Category 5 - Hiring Range $99,761– $118,944
Reporting to the Manager, Tribunals, the successful candidate will provide legal writing support to members of the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees, who generally hold more than 10 hearing days per month, primarily via Zoom. The Decision Editor will attend disciplinary hearings and work closely with panel members to articulate their reasons in legal decisions that are clearly written, accessible to a wide audience and legally sound. The Decision Editor will also support the work of the Tribunals Unit by analyzing legal issues as they arise and by regularly revising hearings-related templates and materials to align with the current state of the law, among other things.
Responsibilities:
Attend hearings, in full or in part, and take detailed notes
Review all hearings-related material (e.g. exhibits, jurisprudence, applicable legislation)
Work closely with panels and draft decisions, in a timely manner, that clearly articulate the panel’s reasoning, including a summary of evidence considered, witness testimony and reference to applicable legislation and cases presented by counsel
Proofread and edit decisions and other hearings-related documents for grammar, spelling, clarity and legal and factual accuracy
Use legal transcripts to complete outstanding decisions, as required
Prepare presentations, as required
Conduct legal research, as required
Assist with various aspects of the hearings process, as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Tribunals, or the Director, Policy, Governance and Tribunals
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario required
At least three years of litigation or similar demonstrable experience in Regulatory or Administrative law is required
Demonstrable experience supporting the work of adjudicators in a legal writing capacity is an asset
Legal research experience, including interpretation and application of legislation
Superior legal writing and editing skills and ability to synthesize and summarize large volumes of information
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with Committee members and staff in an objective and professional manner
Sensitivity in dealing with subject matter that may involve allegations related to the abuse of children
Proven organizational skills to manage high volumes of work in a timely manner
Computer skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; videoconferencing technology (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams)
Knowledge and understanding of the education sector, the Ontario College of Teachers Act , related legislation, regulations and bylaws
Bilingualism (English and French oral, written and comprehension) is an asset
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than 31 January 2025.
The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.
The College’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Posting 25-04
Decision Editor, Tribunals Unit
Policy, Governance and Tribunals Department
Limited Term appointment – up to 12 months
Category 5 - Hiring Range $99,761– $118,944
Reporting to the Manager, Tribunals, the successful candidate will provide legal writing support to members of the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees, who generally hold more than 10 hearing days per month, primarily via Zoom. The Decision Editor will attend disciplinary hearings and work closely with panel members to articulate their reasons in legal decisions that are clearly written, accessible to a wide audience and legally sound. The Decision Editor will also support the work of the Tribunals Unit by analyzing legal issues as they arise and by regularly revising hearings-related templates and materials to align with the current state of the law, among other things.
Responsibilities:
Attend hearings, in full or in part, and take detailed notes
Review all hearings-related material (e.g. exhibits, jurisprudence, applicable legislation)
Work closely with panels and draft decisions, in a timely manner, that clearly articulate the panel’s reasoning, including a summary of evidence considered, witness testimony and reference to applicable legislation and cases presented by counsel
Proofread and edit decisions and other hearings-related documents for grammar, spelling, clarity and legal and factual accuracy
Use legal transcripts to complete outstanding decisions, as required
Prepare presentations, as required
Conduct legal research, as required
Assist with various aspects of the hearings process, as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Tribunals, or the Director, Policy, Governance and Tribunals
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario required
At least three years of litigation or similar demonstrable experience in Regulatory or Administrative law is required
Demonstrable experience supporting the work of adjudicators in a legal writing capacity is an asset
Legal research experience, including interpretation and application of legislation
Superior legal writing and editing skills and ability to synthesize and summarize large volumes of information
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with Committee members and staff in an objective and professional manner
Sensitivity in dealing with subject matter that may involve allegations related to the abuse of children
Proven organizational skills to manage high volumes of work in a timely manner
Computer skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; videoconferencing technology (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams)
Knowledge and understanding of the education sector, the Ontario College of Teachers Act , related legislation, regulations and bylaws
Bilingualism (English and French oral, written and comprehension) is an asset
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than 31 January 2025.
The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.
The College’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
