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Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. May you have an easy time relating to the new policy intern, or may you be easily related to as a new policy intern.
Eds. The irony of that being written by these young’ns that never even experienced dial-up Internet or Breaker High…
read, listen, watch
Where is the light (what is the light anyway?)💡
🌑It may be a dark month, but there’s light if you know where to look👀
Speaking of light… what is it, exactly?🙋🏼
Grayest January in years: Only 30 hours of sun for Toronto😶🌫️
🏖️A great time to hit the beach - for Winter Stations Toronto 2024❄️
Whistling while we work😮💨
She’s famous for whistling… meet Molly Lewis🕶️
She’s cornered the market on whistling, she’s that good😘
Enough about Molly - here’s how to whistle like a pro🌬️
🏆The differences between an average whistler you might here on the street and a champion artistic whistler
The definitive list: best whistling songs of all time🎶
the jobs
1. Policy Analyst — Maytree
Maytree is seeking a Policy Analyst to join its Systems Change team. The Policy Analyst, reporting to Maytree’s Policy Manager, will undertake research and analysis that contributes to policy options that strengthen affordable housing and income security. The Policy Analyst will be expected to work collaboratively with the broader Maytree team and external partners. 🔍🏠📊
Eds. Top-notch role with top-notch people
2. Research Assistant, Summer Fellowship — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)
The Research Assistant is responsible for providing research and support services to the CCPA’s Research Department and contributes to the CCPA’s policy and research agenda in accordance with and under the direction of David Macdonald (Senior Economist). The Research Assistant conducts quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of social and economic issues, as assigned, that enhance the impact of CCPA’s planned strategic directions. This is a 4-month term position (full-time 35 hours per week) with the possibility of an extension. The position is virtual. 📝📊🖥️
3. Vice President, Public Affairs — Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs. The successful candidate will serve as a key strategist and advisor, reporting to the President and CEO in leading efforts to enhance the OCC’s influence and standing across all stakeholder groups. This position requires a sophisticated understanding of how to earn and build reputation through relationships and communication; elevate the brand and protect it by managing reputation risk; and engage in proactive government relations and advocacy to advance the chamber’s interests. The VP, Public Affairs will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative around Ontario’s business community, driving policy discussions, and positioning the OCC as a leader in public conversations.🤝📈💼
Eds. You down with OCC? Yeah, you know me.
4. Policy Advisor — College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Under the direction of the Manager, Policy & Communications the Policy Advisor is responsible for researching, analyzing, and interpreting current environmental and legislative trends, regulatory obligations, and feedback from stakeholders to develop policy advice and proposed policy positions to help the College in fulfilling its regulatory mandate and goals. Specific deliverables include managing projects end-to-end, supporting CMTO’s Committees and Board, report writing, research, jurisdictional scans, benchmarking, etc. 📑💬💆🏽♀️
5. Communications Coordinator — Social Planning Toronto (SPT)
SPT has recently launched a new Strategic Plan and is developing a Communications Strategy that will advance the organization’s strategic directives. The new strategic plan will guide the organization’s work for the next four years. SPT is seeking a new team member who will be instrumental in implementing its new Strategic Plan and Communications Strategy. SPT is seeking someone who is passionate about social justice and city politics/equity issues and skilled at executing effective communications campaigns. 📣🏙️🌐
6. Senior Research and Policy Advisor — Colleges Ontario
Colleges Ontario is seeking a Senior Research and Policy Advisor who will lead important research and analyses to inform the college sector’s advocacy and engagement with the Ontario government. This is an opportunity to support Ontario’s public colleges to provide the leading-edge programs and services that empower people to maximize their potential and that respond to the needs of a rapidly changing economy and regional labour markets. The ideal candidate will have exceptional strategic policy, quantitative and qualitative analysis, interpersonal and communication skills to provide specialized, expert advice on a broad range of issues. 🎓📈💡
7. Senior Research Associate, Clean Growth — Canadian Climate Institute
Reporting to the Research Director, the Senior Research Associate will support the Clean Growth team in identifying and executing research projects to drive clean growth climate change policy in Canada, including conducting literature reviews, providing core data synthesis and analysis, writing content for Institute publications, collaborating with Mitigation and Adaptation teams, contributing to research communications strategies and supporting stakeholder engagement. 🌱🌎🌲
8. Government Relations Officer — C.D. Howe Institute
The Government Relations Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's interactions with policymakers, government officials, and other key stakeholders. Leveraging existing relationships, and developing additional contacts where needed, with political bodies and decision-makers to allow for expert analysis and insights into current public policy priorities. Additional responsibilities will include managing stakeholder relations, producing high-quality briefing documents, and monitoring and analyzing government policy and publications. 🏛️📑🔍
9. Director of External Relations — ventureLAB
Reporting to the VP Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement, the Director of External Relations will manage and oversee the relationships with government, collaboratively contribute to the strategic communications of ventureLAB and support partnerships with business, academic and the public sector organizations we work with. Working closely with officials in both the provincial and federal governments this person will also be charged with helping the CEO and team to advance policy issues and provide feedback to members and partners on government programs.🤝💼🌱
10. Strategy, Innovation, and Public Policy Project Manager — Deloitte Global
The Global Strategy, Innovation, and Public Policy Manager will help Deloitte’s top leaders solve their toughest problems and take advantage of Deloitte’s most significant market opportunities. This role will be a thought partner, leading a team to perform in-depth analysis and provide compelling points of view to senior Deloitte leadership around the world. This role’s insights will contribute to unique and challenging projects that build the future of the $64B global leader in professional services. 📈🌎💡
11. Junior Policy Analyst — John Howard Society (JHS)
Reporting to the Director of Policy, this position will be responsible for supporting the advancement of policy positions and initiatives consistent with JHS Ontario’s mission and values. This role would include fulfilment of activities outlined in the policy strategy and operational plan; maintenance of up-to-date knowledge of political landscape, criminal and social justice legislation, research and literature in and relevant to Ontario and Canada; and preparation of relevant background information for identified policy priorities.📑💬🔍