Policy Development Officer Ssha

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 38566

**Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research

**Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Service Planning & Integrity

**Work Location**:METRO HALL, 55 John St

**Job Type & Duration**:Temporary, 12 Months

**Salary**:101,900.00 - 131,222.00

**Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

**Affiliation**: Non-Union

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 05-Jun-2023 to 19-Jun-2023

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Policy and Service Planning, the Policy Development Officer provides strategic advice and policy leadership for homelessness service delivery system to enhance services for people who are experiencing homelessness. In particular, the Policy Development Officer will lead the development of projects and policies to implement recommendations and priorities from SSHA's Homelessness Solutions Service Plan and engage stakeholders across the division and sector to support the implementation of the plan. This includes drafting staff reports, briefing notes, presentations, authorization memos, Q&As and other documents that support the council process. The Policy Development Officer will also lead stakeholder engagement and represent SSHA on advisory groups on key inter-divisional projects.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Prepares Council reports, research analysis, briefing notes, presentations, and other policy reports/recommendations as required by senior management consistent with unit, divisional and corporate priorities and strategic directions.
- Manages ongoing internal and external stakeholder relationships through effective written and verbal communication, including managers and supervisors in the division, representatives from community-based shelters and service agencies, Indigenous organizations, City divisions and other levels of government, technical consultants, and members of the public or other groups as appropriate to ensure awareness of existing and evolving issues and concerns.
- Prepare and support the development of business processes to support new or updated policies and programs to meet service planning goals including outlining procedures, delivering presentations, and providing appropriate communications to service providers and other stakeholders.
- Leads and directly conducts ongoing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis of trends and activities related to homelessness, affordable housing, related services such as employment, and legislation in order to provide information, and identify emerging issues and opportunities to senior management.
- Prepares and supports the delivery of detailed implementation plans to support new or updated policies and programs, including writing program directives, delivering presentations, and providing appropriate communications to service providers and other stakeholders.
- Monitors the implementation of policies and programs, and evaluates their ongoing impact through identifying and operationalizing metrics, targets, and outcome measures using a human centred design, and data-informed approach.
- Anticipates, analyzes and identifies organizational and program delivery impacts of emerging issues and activities to recommend innovative divisional solutions.
- Collaborates with project team members, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encouraging innovation in others.
- Participates on various committees and task forces as a divisional representative
- Deals with confidential and sensitive information affecting the division's operations, assets and resources.

**Key Qualifications**:
1. Post-secondary education in public policy, public administration, social science, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience

2. Considerable experience in policy and/or program analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation that address the complex needs and characteristics of the homeless population and/or street involved individuals.

3. Considerable experience in project management (project design, development and implementation) to effectively meet deadlines.

4. Experience in social science research methodologies and techniques and experience in writing comprehensive complex and formal reports.

5. Experience in community engagement/consultation processes, including relationship-building, facilitation, consensus-building and conflict resolution, in an effort to gain input and understanding from a broad range of stakeholders.

6. Excellent strategic and conceptual skills to develop creative solutions in combination with strong research, analytical and conflict resolution skills.

7. Knowledge of relevant issues and trends as related to housing and homelessness.

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional political acuity.

10. Highly developed strategic, organizational, analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the capacity to

  • Policy Development Officer Ssha

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 42597 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Infrastructure Planning and Development, SSHA and Access and Outreach, SSHA **Work Location**:METRO HALL, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6 **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Temporary - 12 months **Salary**:$101,900 - $131,222 annually **Shift Information**: Monday to...

  • Caseworker Homelessness Services Ssha

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 38688 **Job Category**: **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs **Work Location**:Downtown Toronto **Job Type & Duratiom**:Part-Time, Ongoing **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$36.38 - $39.85, TF4505, Wage Grade 10 **Shift Information**: Monday - Sunday, on an as required basis....

  • Policy Development Officer

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 42214 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Toronto Building, Tor Bldg Toronto & East York District **Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen Street West **Job Type & Duration**:Temporary, 18 month vacancy **Salary**:$101,900 - $131,222.00, TM0653, Wage Grade 7 **Shift Information**: 35 hours per...

  • Policy Development Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 36582 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Fleet Services, Business Transformation Initiatives **Work Location**:Hybrid - Work from home plus 2 days in office per week minimum (more days in office are possible if desired). Main office location is 843 Eastern Avenue with flexibility to work out of 150 Disco Road...

  • Policy Development Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 40813 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Ombudsman Toronto, **Work Location**:375 University Ave, Toronto **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent Vacancy **Salary**:$101,900.00 - $131,222.00, TM0653 and wage grade 7.0 **Shift Information**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours Per Week **Affiliation**:...

  • Policy Development Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 43030 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Policy & Strategic Support **Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto **Job Type & Duration**:Permanent, Full-time Vacancy **Salary**:$101,900 - $131,222, TM0653, Wage Grade 7 **Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35...

  • Quality Assurance Analyst

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 34668 **Job Category**:Community & Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Service Planning & Integrity **Work Location**:Metro Hall, 55 John Street **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permananet **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$36.47 - $39.95 per hour, ** **TF0457, Wage Grade 10 **Shift...

  • Policy Development Officer Sdfa

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 45378 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Social Policy Analysis & Research **Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent **Salary**:$112,000.00 - $144,200.00, Wage Grade 7.5 **Shift Information**: Monday to...

  • Policy Development Officer Sdfa

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 45392 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Community Resources **Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto **Job Type & Duration**:Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy **Salary**:$112,280 - $149,247 **Shift Information**: Monday to Froday, 35 hours per...

  • Shelter Service System Duty Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 37020 **Job Category**:Community & Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs **Work Location**:SSHA Administrative Offices, 51 Lisgar Street **Job Type & Duration**: Full-Time Permanent **Salary**:$101,900 to $116,561.00 **Shift Information**: Monday to Sunday 40 hours...

  • Policy Development Officer Ed&c

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 31736 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Economic Development & Culture, EDC Program Support **Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen Street West **Job Type & Duration**:Full-Time, Permanent **Salary**:$101,900.00 - $131,222.00, TM2262, Wage Grade 7 **Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per...

  • Coordinator Programs

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 34291 **Job Category**:Community & Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Infrastructure Plng & Development **Work Location**: Metro Hall - 55 John St. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 **Job Type & Duration**:Full Time, 2 Permanent **Salary**:$86,500-$108,459, TM0396, Wage Grade 6.0 **Shift Information**: 35 hours...

  • Shelter Service System Duty Officer

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    Job ID: 37020Job Category:Community & Social ServicesDivision & Section:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention SvcsWork Location:SSHA Administrative Offices, 51 Lisgar StreetJob Type & Duration: Full-Time PermanentSalary:$101,900 to $116,561.00Shift Information: Monday to Sunday 40 hours per weekAffiliation: Non-UnionNumber of...

  • Street Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 35303 **Job Category**:Community & Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs **Work Location**:51 Lisgar Street, Toronto, M6J 0B9 (SSHA - Streets to Homes Office) **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, 5 Permanent, 9 Temporary (12 month) vacancies **Hourly Rate and Wage...

  • Policy Development Officer

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 45381 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Social Policy Analysis & Research **Work Location**:100 Queen St W. (Hybrid) **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent Vacancy **Salary**:$112,000.00 - $ 144,200.00, Wage Grade 7.5 **Shift Information**: Monday to Friday,...

  • Street Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 35265 **Job Category**:Community& Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs **Work Location**:51 Lisgar Street, Toronto, M6J 0B9 (SSHA - Streets to Homes Office) **Job Type & Duration**:Part-time, Part-Time, Ongoing **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$32.69 - $35.83, TPS426,...

  • Policy Development Officer Child Services

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 26878 **Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section**:Children's Services, Child Services Service System Planning & Policy Development **Work Location**:Metro Hall, 55 John Street **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 12 months **Salary**:$101,900.00 - $131,222.00 **Shift Information**: Monday to Friday,...

  • Office Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Windmill Development Full time

    **Develop** financially successful real estate projects that help people learn to live happy, healthy lives within the resources of our planet. - **Advise** others how to do this on their development projects through our advisory arm, Urban Equation. - **Partner** and share risk so other developers can join us in transforming the development industry. -...

  • Counsellor Harm Reduction

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

    **Job ID**: 42625 **Job Category**:Community & Social Services **Division & Section**:Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs **Work Location**:Seaton House, 339 George Street **Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Temporary **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$39.92 - $43.71 **Shift Information**:Monday to Sunday, 35 hours...

  • Policy Advisor

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Full time

    Do you have experience in strategic policy analysis and development? Are you interested in providing your labour and employment policy expertise to senior management and the Minister? If you have a background in employment and labour issues or experience in a related area of policy development, this opportunity may interest you.The Employment, Labour and...