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Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. The sun may be setting early these days, but it never sets on our ability to bring you the hottest policy jobs newsletter in Toronto.🌇🔥

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1. Senior Policy Advisor — Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to play a key role in the development, implementation and maintenance of complex and novel strategic and program policies related to its regulated businesses. The Senior Policy Advisor takes a leading role in all aspects of the policy lifecycle through research on emerging issues and trends, the development of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations to the Board, senior executives and stakeholders on policy related to regulatory matters across the liquor line of business. 📊🔍🍷📄

2. Advisor, Application Policy & Conservation — Ontario Energy Board

The Policy Advisor conducts research and analysis on policy, regulatory, and technical topics related to energy efficiency, energy savings analysis, estimation of energy savings potential, and cost-benefit savings analysis. They also process regulatory applications, support the development of policies related to electricity and natural gas applications, plan and coordinate stakeholder sessions and/or working groups, assist senior advisors to procure and manage consultants, and monitor the energy and regulatory policy environment including legislation and regulations.💡🔌

3. Senior Advisor, Application Policy & Conservation (12-month contract) — Ontario Energy Board

The Senior Advisor leads research and analysis on topics including energy efficiency, energy savings analysis, estimation of energy savings potential, and cost-benefit savings analysis. They will also lead the development of policies related to electricity and natural gas conservation and applications by conducting policy research and preparing presentations, letters, reports, and other documentation with policy recommendations. The Senior Advisor collaborates with internal and external groups as subject matter expert for specialized advice; provides solutions and recommendations to assist with improving procedures and processes; processes complex applications, prepares schedules and procedural documents; develops briefing notes related to assigned applications for Commissioners; and assists in the preparation of Decisions and Orders under the direction of the OEB panel.💡📜

4. Associate Vice President, Policy Integration — Toronto Region Board of Trade

Reporting to the SVP Public Policy and Economic Blueprint Institute, the Toronto Region Board of Trade (the Board) is seeking an innovative Associate Vice President, Policy Integration. This position will lead the Board’s Business Council workplans and ensure the integration of the Board’s policy and advocacy programs to specifically enabling business development activities. These activities include determining intersections between policy priorities and targeted businesses sectors to enable business development activities and leading the implementation and secretariat of business-led coalitions.🌐🔗📈

5. Policy & Research Consultant — City of Toronto

Reporting to the Manager of the Community Benefits Unit (CBU) in the Social Policy, Analysis and Research section at Social Development, Finance and Administration division, this position will be a part of a unit launched in 2022 that leads implementation of the City of Toronto's Community Benefits Framework, and is rolling out a new Community Benefits Toolkit. The Policy and Research Consultant will play a key role in program evaluation and performance measurement, as well as play a key role in community benefits policy analysis, and close monitoring of City Committee and City Council decisions. 🏙️🔬

6. Director — Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)

CIB is seeking to add a Director to its Board of Directors, which is responsible for overseeing the management of the business activities and affairs of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, including:

• Recommending the CEO, approving the CEO’s annual objectives and assessing their performance;

• Overseeing the CIB’s strategic direction and corporate objectives;

• Reviewing the CIB’s financial objectives and results; and

• Overseeing the policies and frameworks that govern the CIB’s conduct. 💼🏛️💰

7. Director of Policy — Minister’s Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

The Minister’s Office of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking a Director of Policy to lead a team of policy advisors and drive key policy files aimed at building 1.5 million homes by 2031. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the work to build Ontario and help more Ontarians realize the dream of home ownership. The ideal candidate would have experience navigating the policy landscape in government and working in a political office. 🏠🤝

Please email michael.klimuntowski@ontario.ca with your resume if you are interested.

8. Director of Policy and Government Relations — Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)

OFIFC is seeking a Director of Policy and Government Relations to guide the development, implementation and distribution of external and internal policy objectives that are aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan. The Director’s work consists of policy management, including directing and leading monitoring and research of legislative proposals; communications and partnerships; and supervising and managing a team. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑‍🤝‍🧑

9. Senior Director, Communities and Decarbonization — Pembina Institute

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, this senior leadership position is focused on achieving the Pembina Institute’s organizational objective to implement policies that will result in the decarbonization of Canada’s transportation and building sectors in line with Canada’s 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets, and that will help Canada discover the co-benefits of climate action in advancing social equity and preparing its workforce in its energy transition. This position directly supervises the directors of the Buildings, Transportation, and Equitable Transition programs and the group’s communication professionals.🌿🌎

Eds: just know that replacing the ⭐ that was previously in this role will be no small feat!

10. Analyst, Research and Policy — Region of Peel

The Communicable Diseases team supports the advancement of communicable diseases control through critical program and policy analysis, monitoring and assessment of legislation, data analysis, completion of evidence reviews, and the writing of reports/corporate communications. The Analyst provides expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of programs, policies, processes and objectives. 🍌🔍🍌

11. Senior Policy Officer — The Refugee Hub

The Refugee Hub is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join its powerful global team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Refugee Hub’s global strategy on pathways to protection and community sponsorship by working closely with the Refugee Hub’s Vice President for Global Partnerships. In addition to providing direct and high-level policy support for the VP across a wide range of files, the role involves organizing and supporting the execution of meetings, events, and speaking engagements, as well as aiding in the delivery of special thematic and country-oriented projects, notably within the context of the Resettlement Diplomacy Network and the Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative. 🌍🤝✨

Eds: this one’s remote!