Policy Research and Initiatives Advisor

3 weeks 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 and analysis to assess impacts of initiatives and the development of strategies, policies and practices; interprets federal and provincial legislation and regulations; prepares management and Council reports with in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis and, policy and program recommendations. Actively develops stakeholder relationships and identifies and builds cross-functional linkages with branches and other departments to ensure that policies and programs comply with Regional, Departmental, Provincial and Federal legislation/policies as well as other relevant regulations.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Plans and conducts qualitative and quantitative research and analysis as well as policy and project deliverables and evaluation, providing support to the development and assessment of options.
- Stays abreast of emerging trends and gathers, synthesizes, analyzes and reviews complex data from multiple sources; and recommends processes and policies to support existing and new initiatives.
- Leads cross functional project teams to develop and implement departmental policies, practices, and initiatives, ensures compliance with applicable legislation and assesses impacts of legislation and policy changes.
- Prepares and drafts specialized briefings, briefing notes, reports, policy proposals, and presentations on relevant policies, processes, programs and special projects for senior management and Council and Committees.
- Provides support and strategic analysis on corporate and strategic planning and performance measurements.
- Leads, develops, and implements detailed work plans for projects and policy/program initiatives and coordinates with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides advice and recommendations to support project goals and objectives; including interpretation of applicable legislation, the coordination of council report review, gathering information and developing presentations; and ensures accuracy of data and compliance with by-laws and policies.
- Works with management to recommend and/or assist with the implementation of viable solutions and initiatives in relation to emerging policies affecting the functional area; collaborates across departments in policy development with consideration of implications and identifying opportunities for consistency.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in municipal or provincial public policy development sector with responsibilities leading complex project initiatives and program/policy development.
- Demonstrated effectiveness with conducting financial analysis and producing program evaluations to determine program effectiveness and policy implications.
- Demonstrated experience in writing and reviewing reports/studies, including ability to identify problems, research, analyze and interpret data.
- Experience conducting extensive literature reviews, including the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, user-friendly, relevant explanations for a varied audience.
- Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze, synthesize and develop policy options, interpret legislation, and complex reports, and develop recommendations for a range of business initiatives.
- Knowledge of applicable provincial legislative, regulatory and policy framework and ability to interpret and translate into policy and program options.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary research and evaluation methods, including experience interpreting and reporting statistical data, writing detailed reports, proposals, and business cases.
- Advanced skills in virtual platforms and MS Office Suite including the use of virtual platforms for conducting meetings and/or presentations.

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