Policy and Project Specialist

7 months ago

Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**

Reporting to the Program Manager, Strategic and Operational Issues, is responsible for providing policy and program support, review, research, analysis and coordination across the Department; monitoring developments, opportunities and trends in legislation that may impact the department operations/planning or policy; provides policy and project support to the Program Manager, General Manager(s), Commissioner's Office, department management and staff; leading and executing program strategies to support Department projects associated with corporate and strategic planning; developing stakeholder relationships that foster collaboration and innovation; and developing written and electronic information materials, briefing notes, issues notes, and presentations.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides support and strategic analysis on corporate and strategic planning and performance measurements to the Program Manager, General Manager(s), Commissioner's Office and department management and staff.
- Leads and coordinates various projects and cross-functional project teams; consults with internal management and external stakeholders, and provides advice and recommendations to support project goals and objectives.
- Develops and implements detailed work plans for projects and policy/program initiatives ensuring strong linkages with other internal and external stakeholders.
- Gathers, synthesizes, analyzes and reviews complex data from multiple sources.
- Prepares and drafts specialized briefings, briefing notes, council reports and presentations on relevant policies, processes, programs and special projects for Commissioner, General Manager(s), senior management and staff.
- Assists with writing, editing and evaluating department communication materials.
- Participates in and/or leads focus groups, workshops, events, etc., and facilitates discussions on Department initiatives as directed.
- Coordinates input, strategies, communications, and information from local municipalities and other stakeholders, as necessary.
- Maintains critical awareness of evolving issues by participating in committees and planning activities as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning or Transportation related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in policy, planning and project management advisory experience leading multi-stakeholder projects and programs in a public sector environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research and evaluation methods, including experience interpreting and reporting statistical data, and writing detailed reports and proposals.
- Demonstrated project management knowledge and experience to lead and coordinate multiple project teams including internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience conducting extensive literature reviews, including the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, user-friendly, relevant explanations for a varied audience.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to prepare presentations, briefing notes and documents for senior management.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.

  • Policy and Project Specialist

    7 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Program Manager, Policy and Research is responsible for providing policy and research support to department management and staff; leading and executing program strategies to support Department projects associated with corporate policy, innovation, research and strategic planning; coordinates...

  • Policy and Project Specialist

    7 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Program Manager, Social Policy, is responsible for researching, and providing advice and support on public policies, emerging legislation, industry practices, various human services related initiatives at York Region and across its nine municipalities; project management including developing and...

  • Community Development Specialist

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** The Community Development Program Specialist will support the work of the Community Partnerships unit, which facilitates coordination of the Human Services Planning Board of York Region, community benefit approaches, the Local Immigration Partnership, and other community partnership tables and initiatives. Reporting...

  • Community Development Specialist

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Program Manager of Community Development, is responsible for providing project development and management of human services initiatives and programs; community development and engagement activities with non-profit community agencies/government/for profit organizations, including providing...

  • Community Development Specialist

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 12 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $50.51 - $54.89 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Strategies and Partnerships - Location - Strategies&Partnerships Branch - 17150 Yonge Street -...

  • Research and Policy Analyst

    2 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 14 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $44.40 - $48.26 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Social Services - Location SS SA and HCP Newmarket - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y...

  • Research and Policy Analyst

    7 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** This position is responsible for researching and providing policy support and advice on emerging legislation, regulations and various human services related initiatives at York Region and across its nine municipalities in accordance with the Department and Branch initiatives. This role will conduct research for...

  • Technology Project Specialist

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    Job Title - Technology Project Specialist - Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 6 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediately - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $59.17 - $64.32 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services - Location - 17150...

  • Policy Research and Initiatives Advisor

    7 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** This position is responsible for providing strategic policy and program support and advice to the Department on the trends or policy implications of policy direction; leads and plans policy and program development initiatives, develops policy options and recommendations. This role undertakes the planning, research...

  • Financial Policy Advisor

    8 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Policy and Systems, is responsible for providing advice, research and reports to management on Regional controllership processes, process improvements, financial system efficiencies and legislation and accounting standards changes; creating, maintaining and publishing detailed...

  • Revenue Policy Advisor

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Supervisor, Development Charge Policy, is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management regarding the financial impacts of population and employment growth in York Region and across the Greater Toronto Area, including growth and development forecasts, development charges revenue, impacts on...

  • Revenue Policy Advisor

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Manager, Development Financing Administration, is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management regarding the financial impact of growth, including growth forecasts, development charges, potential new revenue sources; maintaining and assisting in developing the modelling and analysis...

  • Financial Policy Advisor

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    Status - Permanent Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $57.97 - $63.02 - Department - York Region -> Finance -> Controllership Office - Location - Finance - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)- - Job Description...

  • Policy, Research and Initiatives Advisor

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Program Manager, Housing Stability & Homelessness, is responsible for providing expertise and advise on policy and analytical support to Homelessness Community Programs Division (HCP), leading the innovative program development initiatives, policies and plans implemented under the Homelessness...

  • Technology Project Specialist

    7 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Program Manager, Systems Solution & Data Management, is responsible for the coordination and daily support of multiple technology projects; planning, scoping and development of Department project initiatives, goals, timelines and activities; gathering business requirements to assist in the delivery...

  • Program Manager, Policy and Legislative Review

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Policy & Regulatory Compliance is responsible for leading and developing coherent and coordinated policy and legislative review that support Departmental and Corporate goals to support water, wastewater, waste management, forestry, transportation, transit and energy service delivery; oversees policy...

  • Program Manager, Policy and Legislative Review

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Policy & Regulatory Compliance is responsible for leading and developing coherent and coordinated policy and legislative review that support Departmental and Corporate goals to support water, wastewater, waste management, forestry, transportation, transit and energy service...

  • Program Lead, Social Services Analyst

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Supervisor, Program Policy and Planning, is responsible for providing policy and analytical support to the Social Services Branch programs, including Ontario Works, Employment Services, Children’s Programs (Child Fee Assistance, Children’s Community Programs and Early Intervention Services, and...

  • Policy Rsrch&Initiatives Advsr

    5 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    ABOUT US Almost million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as...

  • Technology Project Specialist

    6 months ago

    Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

    **Job Description**: **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Program Manager, Technology Projects and System Support, is responsible for the coordination and daily support of multiple technology projects; planning, scoping and development of Department project initiatives, goals, timelines and activities; gathering business requirements to assist in the...