Public Policy at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy | University of Toronto

This session will provide an inside perspective on how to compete successfully for policy professional roles in the Ontario Public Service. Whether you are looking for your first internship or you are a seasoned professional, this session will demystify the process and share lessons from the front lines of hiring (and competing for) policy roles in the public service. This insider’s view will provide one hour filled with tips on everything from resumes and cover letters to what to expect in the interview. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from a current OPS hiring manager.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Sean Court
Sean has spent 10 years in the public service including spending time as a policy manager in three ministries. Sean leads the Social Housing Unit at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and holds an MA and a BA from McMaster University. Sean is a long suffering Toronto Maple Leafs fan and owns many leather bound books.

Noah Zon
Noah has served in a series of policy roles with the Ontario Public Service since 2008. He is currently on leave from the OPS to work at the Mowat Centre at the School of Public Policy and Governance, where he leads the Centre’s Intergovernmental Relations research stream. He holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA from McGill University. Noah likes to eat sandwiches.