Policy & Research Consultant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 34522

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

**Division & Section**:Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Community Resources

**Work Location**:City Hall, 100 Queen Street West

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent

**Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$46.84 - $51.33, TF0345, Wage Grade 15

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

**Affiliation**: L79 Full-time

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 06-JAN-2023 to 20-JAN-2023

The Policy and Research Consultant is responsible for leading the development of business processes, corporate-wide policy, and program implementation support for the Community Infrastructure Unit (CIU), reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the Manager of the unit. The Policy and Research Consultant will address emerging policy issues related to community space, community hubs and local service planning; support program development, monitoring of program standards, evaluation of performance measures and program impact; and identification of emerging issues and best practices.

Examples of CIU initiatives can be found at:
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Plans, conducts, interprets and evaluates data, processes, research and policy studies, including joint projects within the unit, with other city divisions, task forces and committees, other levels of government and other external groups or agencies.
- Researches issues, gathers and analyses data, and develops policy and program implementation options / recommendations in order to provide divisional and corporate leadership in policy, program delivery models, advocacy and CIU strategies
- Provides lead project management support in the development and implementation of city-wide policies and business processes for CIU strategies.
- Conducts research and analysis into assigned areas, conveys information and policy and program implications to senior staff, external stakeholders and Council, taking into account trends and developments in the areas of the CIU’s work, corporate policies and practices, legislative requirements, initiatives by other service providers/funders and other levels of government
- Reviews literature, studies and reports produced by other governments and research agencies to determine potential impact on policy, research and programs
- Supports the analysis of business solutions and databases to identify emerging trends and opportunities to support the development of targeted investments and responses.
- Designs, undertakes, and advises on research projects and analyses including surveys, sector analyses, trends and comparative analyses, and economic impact analyses
- Consults and/or works collaboratively with external groups, including the development of contacts with other jurisdictions, at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, non-governmental organizations and interest groups, other agencies and the private sector
- Leads the development and maintenance of a variety of CIU communications and information products (web based and print)
- Researches, organizes, and writes briefing materials, discussion papers, policy proposals, reports and correspondence on various issues
- Develops and implements project plans for work assignments, ensuring deadlines for such assignments are met
- Participates in and/or chairs internal and external committees
- Advises and assists divisional staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of staff development and training programs, and in the development of new policies and procedures

**Key Qualifications**:
1. Post-secondary education in business, public administration, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Considerable experience with business process analysis and development.

3. Experience in leading and conducting strategic policy development and planning in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

4. Experience ensuring compliance with organizational financial management policies for program delivery

5. Experience in leading complex social research projects and initiatives and conducting program impact evaluations

6. Experience working with community groups or residents in the formulation of social policy, analysis and/or research.

**You must also have**:

- Demonstrated ability to research, identify, gather, analyze, conceptualize, and interpret policies, processes and other multifaceted information from a variety of sources and develop recommendations.
- Excellent project management, problem solving, and facilitation skills and strong ability to prioritize and manage diverse activities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research and complex information and write detailed/complex reports and proposals.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and discussion papers as required
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey

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