26 Jan
POSITION PURPOSE
Newmarket
Description
POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance, is responsible for providing departmental support, including coordination, administration, financial and statistical analysis of all aspects of the department strategic plan and strategic initiatives; supporting departmental diversity, equity and inclusion priorities and staff engagement; supporting corporate initiatives; providing policy support and strategic advice to the Department; interpreting federal and provincial legislation and regulations, monitoring and assessing impact on Regional policies and practices, including planning initiatives and providing advice on performance measurement; researching,
developing and analyzing innovative and strategic policies and programs to respond to human services, agencies and community needs; preparing environmental scans; and developing cross-functional linkages to ensure that policies and programs align with Department, Regional and Council priorities, as well as Provincial and Federal directives; preparing briefing notes and committee reports.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads cross functional/Branch project teams, to develop and implement Branch, Department and Corporate priorities and programs; leads and/or participates on special projects, as assigned.
- Interprets related legislation and analyzes and assesses the impacts of Federal, Provincial and Corporate policies and changes on the Department
- Collaborates with department branches and corporate partners in policy development, considering implications on other services and identifying opportunities for consistency
- Assists in the implementation of the work plan and communications strategy, including the scope of work and key deliverables of programs and initiatives,
ensuring strong linkages with branches and partners
- Develops and executes program evaluations, managing both internal and external resources.
- Researches, analyzes and evaluates social, economic, legislation and policies in a local and provincial context and evaluates applicability to the Department, clients and community agencies and identifying best practices for inclusion in Regional program proposals.
- Gathers and analyzes information and data on program and services related issues; prepares presentations, impact and options analysis, environmental scans, and statistical reports; monitors and reviews data to identify trends and develop community and Branch strategies.
- Prepares updates, reports and develops statements, program proposals and interpretation, background materials,
briefing notes and presentations required by Management and Senior Management on related policies, processes, programs and special projects.
- Represents the Branch and Department on external task forces and committees with community agencies, federal, provincial, municipal/regional governments and other partners, as directed.
- Works with Department management and Regional staff to support the meeting of compliance requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Department and Regional objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning or Social Sciences or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a municipal or provincial public policy development sector with responsibilities in leading complex project initiatives and program/policy development.
- Knowledge of the Department’s program delivery operations, programs and services, the community served and client social issues.
- Knowledge of provincial legislative, regulatory and policy framework and ability to interpret and translate into policy and policy options for the Department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary social research and evaluation methods, including experience interpreting and reporting statistical, demographic and socio-economic data, and writing detailed reports and proposals.
- Knowledge of budget process and business planning.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
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