Manager, Research and Policy

Division:

Public Affairs, Member Services & Communications

Type of position:

Hybrid

Job Term:

Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or residents legally eligible to work in Canada for the full duration of the assignment.

Union/Non:

Excluded

Competition:

26-45

The

Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) , a national union representing over 80,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking a

Manager, Research and Policy

to join our team at our National Office in Ottawa.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.

All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability. Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups.

What can I expect to do in this role? Under the direction of the Director, Public Affairs, Member Services & Communications, the Manager, Research & Policy leads the day-to-day operations of the Research & Policy function and manages a multidisciplinary team of research and economic professionals. The Manager is responsible for people leadership, work planning and prioritization, resource allocation, budgets, performance management, and the quality and timely delivery of research and policy work.

The Manager provides leadership and oversight for policy and bargaining research, data and insights, and economic analysis to support the Institute’s collective bargaining, labour relations, public policy and organizational priorities. The position works collaboratively across the organization to ensure research and policy activities are coordinated and informed by reliable data and sound analysis.

Primary responsibilities:

Manage employees within the Research & Policy function by assigning work, establishing priorities and expectations, monitoring workload and performance, and ensuring the effective and timely delivery of work.

Provide people leadership, coaching and support to employees; manage performance, attendance, probation, employee development and other employment matters in accordance with Institute policies and applicable collective agreements.

Lead annual and operational work planning for the Research & Policy function, establishing priorities and allocating resources in alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Oversee the development and delivery of the Institute's research and policy agenda, including research supporting collective bargaining, labour relations, public policy, advocacy, member engagement and other organizational priorities.

Provide direction and oversight for the production of research reports, policy papers, briefing materials, environmental scans, surveys, data analysis and other research and policy products.

Establish expectations for the quality, consistency and timely delivery of research and policy work and support appropriate research, survey, data and quality assurance practices across the function.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Director and other internal stakeholders on emerging public policy, labour relations, socio-economic and other issues affecting the Institute and its members.

Oversee research projects and policy initiatives, including work assignment, priorities, timelines, resource requirements and deliverables. Work with Senior Research Officers to support project coordination, technical guidance and quality within assigned research portfolios, and with the Senior Economist on matters requiring specialized economic, compensation and fiscal expertise.

Oversee the development and use of member surveys, opinion research, data analysis and qualitative and quantitative research to support evidence-based decision-making and organizational priorities.

Monitor significant developments in legislation, public policy, labour relations and the broader socio-economic environment and ensure relevant implications, risks and o