Policy Analyst

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada College Of Early Childhood Educators Full time

Policy Analyst


The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) supports high-quality early learning and care by regulating more than 59,000 members of the profession in the public interest, pursuant to the _Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007._ We are one of the largest self-regulatory bodies in Ontario and the diversity of our members as well as our employees reflects the diversity of the children and families to whom they provide care.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism informs how we work and is embedded in the culture of the College, where we continue to create and strengthen a workplace of inclusion and belonging.


We are seeking a collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented Policy Analyst accountable for leading the review and development of policy work on strategic, regulatory policy issues, with a particular focus on those related to registration and entry-to-practice requirements for the profession.

Reporting to the Deputy Registrar and Director, Registration, the key areas of responsibility are to:

  • Lead and project manage work on regulatory policy issues throughout the policy lifecycle
  • Identify, and define the scope of the policy issue.
  • Consult with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to confirm and refine policy issues.
  • Conduct research using a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. laws and regulations, government policies, internal and external data, publications from other regulatory bodies, peerreviewed literature).
  • Analyze information to develop policy options and present findings with recommendations for direction and/or approval by College management, Registration Committee, and/or Council.
  • Draft new polices and/or recommend revisions to established policies to respond to shifts in internal or external contexts.
  • Perform project management activities. Scope, execute, monitor and review work plans; report on status, escalate issues and take corrective action; coordinate with employees/ project team members.
  • Support the translation of policies into operations and communications.
  • Develop key messages about policy matters for use by various audiences (e.g. employees, Committees, Council).
  • Develop and contribute to content for communication and engagement materials in collaboration with College staff (e.g. website, newsletter articles) about policies, policy issues, or projects.
  • Develop and review training content and tools for the Department's employees on policy matters and serve as a resource on policy matters.
  • Lead policy work related to government ministries and agencies.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the College's annual report in collaboration with other departments.
  • Prepare responses (including supporting documents) to questions, consultations and initiatives as deemed appropriate.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings to represent the College's interests with stakeholders (e.g. government ministries, professional associations).
  • Provide policy support and advice to the Registration Committee.
  • Develop, maintain, and report on the Committee's multiyear work plan.
  • Develop and present materials to facilitate discussion and decision making on policy matters and seek feedback/support or approval.
  • Prepare and provide annual orientation and training to the Registration Committee.
  • Support governancerelated activities of the Registration Committee (e.g. drafting of proposed resolutions, drafting of meeting minutes and reports to Council).
  • Review and provide feedback from a registration and regulatory policy perspective on proposed policies or reports developed by other departments.
  • Proactively identify potential issues of regulatory and strategic relevance to the Department and/or College by actively scanning activities in government, other regulatory bodies, professional associations, and other stakeholder groups.
  • Keep uptodate with applicable legislation, trends and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Fouryear college or university program with a focus on public policy and administration, social services or education policy.
  • 3 to 5 years' experience including experience working in a policy role for government or a notforprofit organization.
  • Knowledge of the early childhood education sector as well as professional regulation.
  • Judgement and analytical skills to identify and scope policy issues, conduct research, and formulate/analyze policy options.
  • Analytical skills to review draft legal documents (i.e. legislative and regulatory changes) to ensure alignment with policy intent. Written communication skills to prepare a variety of detailed and accurate policy documents (i.e. briefing notes, meeting notes, proposal documents, position papers).
  • Listening, verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills to present information and/or facilitate discussions on policy matters, and to build consensus and facilitate decision maki

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