Job Information
City of Toronto POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER in toronto, Ontario
POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Job ID: 49719
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Fleet Services, Business Transformation Initiatives
Work Location: Main office location is 843 Eastern Avenue with flexibility to work out of 150 Disco Road and Union Station. Hybrid – Work from home with minimum 2 days in office per week.
Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $102,155.00 - $135,815.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 29-Aug-2024 to 16-Sep-2024
About the position
Join an innovative, dedicated group of professionals focused on improving the way the City moves. Contribute your policy development, program development and stakeholder engagement expertise towards implementing strategic projects and programs focused on transformation and climate resilience. This role will be a key leader in implementing strategies that modernize operations, drive environmental sustainability initiatives and support systems change.
This is an exciting opportunity for a systems thinker with a collaborative approach to policy development, who also has excellent research skills, exceptional communication skills and expertise in project management.
The successful candidate may have the opportunity to manage a small team of staff – an excellent next step for aspiring people leaders who already have the right skills to excel at policy and program development.
About the division
With the largest municipal fleet in Canada and one of the most complex fleets in North America, the City of Toronto relies on the Fleet Services Division to provide responsive, efficient fleet management services to City divisions, agencies and corporations that maximize safety and environmental sustainability.
What you'll do
As a Policy Development Officer your duties will include, but not be limited to:
Lead the development and implementation of policies, strategic projects and programs with a focus on sustainability.
Manage multiple, complex projects that drive action on strategic modernization and business transformation initiatives.
Create evaluation frameworks and carry out evaluation of policies and programs to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.
Engage and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders through a community development approach, including effective planning and facilitation of working groups, committees and advisory meetings.
Collaborate with key stakeholders internally, as well as client divisions, to understand operational requirements, and develop policies, frameworks and processes to meet identified needs
Lead and conduct research, working with qualitative and quantitative sources of data, and develop evidence-informed recommendations based on findings
Prepare Council reports, research reports, knowledge translation materials, briefing notes, presentations, policies, and program documentation
Potential to manage a small team of project management and policy development professionals, acting as a supportive supervisor focused on growth and mentorship
What you'll need to succeed in this role
Key qualifications:
Graduate level degree in a related discipline (e.g. social sciences, public policy/public administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable project management experience, stewarding complex initiatives from inception through to implementation with minimal direction, while balancing internal and external stakeholder interests, and resolving conflicts.
Demonstratable experience in policy and program development, implementation and evaluation.
Experience applying a community development approach to stakeholder engagement, including strong facilitation skills
Strong knowledge of the following: applying an equity, diversity and inclusion lens; anti-racism and anti-oppression approaches; environmental resilience and sustainability.
Experience applying change management strategies to systems change initiatives
Demonstratable experience working with large data sets, as well as the ability to translate data for different audiences by developing visualizations and narratives
Exceptional leadership, negotiation and collaboration skills and the ability to coach and influence with and without direct authority.
Political acuity with an exceptional ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy.
Experience implementing climate resilience or sustainability policies, projects and/or programs is an asset.
While all qualified applicants will be considered, lived experience as an Indigenous person, a Black person or a member of an equity-deserving group is a strong asset. Please feel welcome to self-identify in your cover letter.
All interested applicants are invited to attend a virtual information session. This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the Policy Development Officer position.
Date and time:
Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Join link:
https://toronto.webex.com/toronto/j.php?MTID=m8e6ad25e3c71cfdeac99d350d0242ed5
Webinar number:
2631 074 6136
Webinar password:
vmXbKuHU282 (86925848 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone
+1-416-915-6530 Canada Toll
+1-613-714-9906 Canada Toll (Ottawa)
Access code: 2631 074 6136
To join this online event:
Download the WebEx phone app or desktop App BEFORE the meeting as you will be unable to log on without it, and it could take a few minutes to download.
Go to https://web.ciscospark.com/meet/16967960-9b72-11ec-b2e6-cc306b000028
Click "Join Now". Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to join the teleconference. Please join at least 5 minutes before the meeting begins as you will be allowed in by the host.
If you were not able to attend the session, you can request a recording by emailing Duel Phillips, Administrative Assistant at Duel.Phillips@toronto.ca
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .