Research and Policy Analyst
7 months ago
**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 program and policy development and data management, support knowledge mobilization projects, records management, and process development, develop communication materials and keeps abreast of trends in legislation, strategic and cross-cutting human service policy issues, and the broader political environment.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Monitors, researches, and analyzes on implications related to policies/guidelines and emerging legislation and regulations affecting the Department/Branch/Division.
- Conducts extensive literature reviews, environmental scans including gathering, synthesizing, analyzing and reviewing qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and program development.
- Prepares presentations, impact and options analysis and reports, briefing notes, background materials to support staff and senior management.
- Assists in coordinating/conducting research and educational activities (focus groups, workshops, consultants, etc.)
- Assists in the development and implementation of work plans, communications strategy, including scope of work and key deliverables of the programs/projects.
- Assesses the changing environmental and political atmosphere and provides support to the respective Manager on policy or program implications.
- Gathers and analyzes information on on strategic and cross-cutting human services related issues that may have implications for the Department; prepares presentations, impact and options analysis and reports.
- Gathers, maintains, and stores related literature and research material in accordance with the Region’s Records and Information policies
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business, Policy, or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in policy, planning, and project management advisory in a public sector environment.
- Experience conducting extensive literature reviews, including the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, user-friendly, relevant explanations for reporting and knowledge transfer to management and staff.
- Knowledge of public policy, practices and issues, federal and provincial legislation and ability to conduct legislative interpretation and stay abreast of current issues.
- Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.
- Intermediate skills in virtual platforms and MS Office Suite including the use of virtual platforms for conducting meetings and/or presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a range of internal and external stakeholders while focusing on fostering collaborative work relationships.
- Strong report writing, research, analytical and presentation skills and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong ability to develop relationships and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can develop to their full potential.
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