Policy & Research Consultant Jobs

• Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Community Resources
• Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
• Job ID: 39147
• Posting Period: 29-Jun-2023 to 14-Jul-2023
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $47.54 - $52.10, TF0345, Wage Grade 15
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, L79 FT, Permanent Vacancy
• Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

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The Policy & Research Consultant is responsible for developing corporate-wide policies and business processes for the Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit. The Policy & Research Consultant will support data requests from Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit programs and develop related program dashboards. The Policy & Research Consultant will identify emerging trends and opportunities through the analysis of e-business solutions and databases by conveying research knowledge, analysis and policy implications to senior staff, external stakeholders and members of Council to support the development of targeted investments. They will support the monitoring of program standards, performance measures and will coordinate the inter-sectoral evaluation, validation and identification of emerging issues and best practices.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements project plans for work assignments, ensuring deadlines for such assignments are met.
• Prepares reports on complex subjects for consideration by City Council, its Standing
• Participates in and/or chairs internal and external committees.
• Plans, conducts, interprets and evaluates data, processes, research and policy studies, including joint projects within the Community, Safety and Well-being Unit, city divisions, task forces and committees, other levels of government and other external groups or agencies.
• Promotes the use of information and its application to decision making within the Community, Safety and Well Being Unit through collaboration, the development of linkages, and capacity building initiatives.
• Designs, undertakes, and advises on research projects and analyses including data from Community Safety and Well Being initiatives, surveys, sector analyses, trend and comparative analyses and economic impact analyses with other divisions, external organizations, and other sector clients.
• Researches issues and develops policies and recommendations in order to provide divisional and corporate leadership in collaborative risk driven approaches, policy, program delivery models, advocacy and community safety and well-being strategies.
• 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 community safety and well-being communications and information products (web based and print).
• May conduct speaking engagements for the public, community and media and answers inquiries on research and policy issues.
• Researches, organizes, and writes briefing materials, discussion papers, policy proposals, reports and correspondence on various issues.
• Reviews literature, studies and reports produced by other governments and research agencies to determine potential impact on policy, research and programs.
• Committees, Steering Committees, city divisions and external stakeholders.
• 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:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in social policy, public administration, non-profit sector management, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience with business process analysis and development.
3. Experience in leading strategic policy development and planning in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
4. Experience in leading complex social research and/or community development projects and initiatives.
5. Experience working with community groups or residents in the formulation of social policy, analysis and/or research.

You must also have:

• Ability to utilize a variety of software packages and database applications (e.g. Microsoft
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey multifaceted process and policy issues to a variety of audiences.
• Advance knowledge of community well-being approaches.
• Ability to research, identify, gather, analyze, conceptualize, and interpret policies and other multifaceted information from a variety of sources and develop recommendations.
• Excellent project management, problem solving, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research and complex information and write detailed/complex reports and proposals.
• Knowledge of Human Services and Cultural Services sector information sources and issues.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project & SAP).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with multiple stakeholder.
• Ability to prioritize and manage diverse activities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of program development, planning and budgeting, municipal resource management and funding business processes.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
• Strong knowledge of Community Safety and Well-being Strategies (e.g. Collaborative Risk Driven Approaches, Situation Tables, Community Crisis Intervention and Prevention).

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