Policy Analyst

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**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20934

Policy Analyst - Grants
Planning & Economic Development
Tourism & Culture
28 James St. N

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: N
- SALARY/HOUR: $41.811 - $47.513 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Up to 6 months

Job Description ID #: 7033

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reports to the Manager, Creative Industries & Cultural Development, the Policy Analyst - Grants is responsible for grant program delivery and administration for City Enrichment Fund’s (CEF) Arts Program and Communities, Culture & Heritage Program and participates in the planning, development, measurement and evaluation activities for the CEF. The position represents the CEF’s Arts Program and Communities Culture & Heritage Program to current and potential applicants, provides guidance and feedback to applicants. Provides Divisional representation on the CEF Technical Team, related sub-groups and other external Department/Corporate Teams as assigned. Researches and monitors available grants on a national, provincial and local level for Tourism and Culture related activities and informs management of relevant opportunities. The Policy Analyst - Grants has a strong collaboration role with Managers and staff from the Tourism and Culture Division, staff from other City Departments and community and sectoral stakeholders.

GENERAL DUTIES

Develop, evaluate, analyze and formulate policies and programs in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operational and community needs, based on research, internal/external benchmarks, demographic statistics and social trends.

Participates in the planning, development, measurement and evaluation activities for the City Enrichment Fund. Responsible for grant program development, delivery and administration for CEF’s Arts Program and Communities, Culture & Heritage Program.

Provide strategic policy advice and project leadership to other staff, managers and directors within the Department and to project team members both internal and external to the Department and the community.

Represents the Division on the Corporate Services led CEF Technical Team and sub-groups. Provides input into the development, measurement, evaluation and administration of the CEF as a whole. Complies with CEF administrative and reporting requirements.

Participates in the development of staff recommendations for grant allocation. Records and monitors related grant envelopes for Tourism and Culture Division led programs and provides reporting to Corporate Services as required.

Represents the Division or Department, on corporate or sector committees as assigned.

Attends Grant Sub-Committee Meetings and provides information to members of the Sub-Committee as required.

Collaborates in the development and delivery of briefing notes, project updates, internal and external presentations, and formal reports to City Council, Council Committees, City management and internal and external stakeholders.

Responds to issues and inquiries raised by managers, directors, corporate management team, elected officials, local funders, other municipalities, ministries and non-profit agencies and the public.

Leads the identification, vetting, securing and coordination of peer and staff assessors in the grants program. Participates in the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of related contracted consultants Maintains ongoing communications with peer and staff assessors, contracted consultants and documents processes and administration of their input and work.

Advises community groups on Tourism and Culture led grant programs. Collaborates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public information sessions and consultation opportunities to support Division led grant programs. Public information sessions may include: open houses; workshops; and web based support information. Public consultation opportunities may include: focus groups; web based surveys and other methodologies as deemed applicable.

Works with Divisional Managers and with community stakeholders to build sectoral capacity through the grant administration process and identification and provision of organizational and sectoral development needs in the