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City of Toronto RESEARCH ANALYST 1 in Toronto, Ontario
RESEARCH ANALYST 1
Job ID: 43795
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Housing Stability Services
Work Location: METRO HALL, 55 John St, 6th Floor (Hybrid)
Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time Vacancy
Hourly Rate: $43.58 - $47.75
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-Time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 12-Jun-2024 to 26-Jun-2024
Please note: Candidates who previously applied to this job posting #43795 will not be reconsidered.
Reporting to the Housing Consultant, the Research Analyst 1 supports the Housing Stability Services team in oversight of programs, meeting stewardship obligations to funders, monitoring and assessing service provider compliance with funding agreements and legislative requirements, and strategic planning by conducting comprehensive research, analysis and reporting for housing and community supports programs.
Major Responsibilities:
The primary functions associated with this position include but are not limited to:
Develops, administers, and implements a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and practices including survey and interview design. Develops, consolidates, and integrates new and existing computer applications to store, retrieve, analyze, and report data.
Coordinates the preparation of legislative compliance and performance measurement data for a variety of reports, including reports for the Division, Committees and Council, other levels of government, community agencies and the general public.
Conducts research on topics related to housing and homelessness services including the collection and analysis of information from sources such as divisional databases, other divisions, other levels of government, and service providers using established social, economic, and scientific research methods.
Writes reports for internal and external stakeholders including senior management, service provider networks, and divisional teams. Documents findings, supporting data, recommendations, and theories. Prepares and co-ordinates briefs and summary reports, on subjects such as housing stability, legislative compliance, research information and implications of findings.
Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing housing stability Divisional projects, policies, and services, as well as the development of theories, concepts and objectives for new Divisional projects, policies and services.
Attends meetings, prepares, and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders about housing stability services data, processes and results. Supports community partners to use the Division's reporting tools and systems, and prepares and implements training materials.
Provides research support to other divisions, Councillors, community agencies, task forces, committees, and the public by locating and providing information requested.
Maintains an electronic library of pertinent reference material, documents and research material for use and dissemination in the unit and division. Prepares summaries of material with implications/applicability to the unit and division.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in social sciences-related discipline, or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Considerable experience in the application of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and practices including survey design, performance measurement and program evaluation.
Considerable experience collecting, analysing and providing oral and written summaries of program activity, performance metrics and/or research findings, including data analysis.
Considerable experience developing reporting mechanisms and presenting data to a range of audiences to support performance monitoring, quality assurance and compliance.
Experience with electronic database management, Geographic Information System (GIS)software and Microsoft Office Suite software (i.e. Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
You must also have:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, in combination with the ability to perform duties under minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and research management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively work and communicate with a broad range of audiences, including senior management, staff and the public.
Sound judgement in handling matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
Ability to prepare reports and statistics within tight deadlines.
Ability to represent the Division in a variety of situations and give presentations in group settings.
Ability to conduct operational/business analysis, including financial and cost-benefit analysis would be an asset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Knowledge of legislation and policies governing housing and social services
Knowledge of SQL programming would be an asset.
Knowledge of Tableau or similar data visualization tool used for the purpose of data analysis and/or business intelligence would be an asset.
Knowledge of SmartSimple grants management software would be an asset.
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