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Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. Happy day 2 of Taylor Swift in Toronto. If you’re headed to the Eras Tour, we hope it lives up your Wildest Dreams. If you’re not a Lover of Taylor, you’re not Out Of The Woods yet… Toronto = Tayronto for a Fortnight.
Or maybe you’re more of an internet troll and are finding your joy on this fine Friday morning by basking in the fact that the Onion, backed by Sandy Hook families, purchased Alex Jones’ InfoWars (for real). ☕💅To each their own!
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Welcome to T.O (It’s been waiting for you) 🎸🎤🎸🎤
Are You Ready For It? Love it or hate it, we may as well be called PJTS this week - Taylor Swift is in town ✨💫🎇
I Know Places: Pearson is Taylorized ✈️✈️✈️
Getaway Car: Green P, Bike Share, and the TTC have been Taylorized. Taylor did not take the TTC🚴♀️🚉🚔
You’re On Your Own Kid: unfortunately, encampment clearances have also been Taylorized 😞
A long way from where we started 🗺️🛤️
Someone whose era is just beginning- a chart on the exponential rise of Chappell Roan 📈🤩👩🎤
An Antarctic penguin who ended up in Australia 🐧🐧🐧
In an oh-so-delectable conclusion to a years-long journey, The Onion has purchased Alex Jones’ Infowars 🧅🧅🧅
A lesson from the School of Rock: it’s a long way to the top 🚀🎸🤘
the jobs
1. Planner, Policy & Research — City of Toronto (three positions)
The City’s City Planning division, CP Strategic Initiatives Policy & Analysis section, is looking to hire two permanent and one temporary Policy & Research Planners. The permanent hires are for a housing position, while the temporary position is in community infrastructure. The Planner, reporting to the Project Manager and/or Manager, Policy, will undertake planning, policy and research assignments, and development review. They will research and draft policy planning reports, make recommendations; assess and formulate policy and/or programs; and conduct planning studies, policy analysis, and research.📊📋🌆
2. Policy Development Officer, Economic Development & Culture — City of Toronto
The City of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Division (EDC) is seeking a Policy Development Officer. As a Policy Development Officer, duties will include implementing detailed plans and recommend policies/procedures regarding program-specific requirements; conducting research; leading the preparation and issue of Requests for Proposals; leading the evaluation of submissions and consultant/firm selection; and much more.💼🎨🏠
3. Policy Development Officer, Registration — College of Midwives of Ontario
As a member of the Registration Department, the Policy Development Officer will lead and contribute to initiatives that shape policy and programming decisions within the College’s Registration program. The Policy Development Officer will identify, analyze, and formulate policy options and lead the implementation of registration policies and programs. The Officer will also lead various policy and special project initiatives aimed at advancing the College's regulatory objectives, including addressing systemic inequities and responding to the evolution of midwifery practice.🧑⚕️👶
4. Director of Strategic Communications — Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA)
As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, the Director of Strategic Communications reports to the Vice-President, Policy and Operations, and has two direct reports, while working closely with all departments, committees and members within OLTCA. The Director will contribute to an integrated advocacy and communications strategy to strengthen OLTCA’s credible presence among elected leaders, government officials, OLTCA members, the long-term care sector , broader health system and the general public. The Director of Strategic Communications has a pivotal role in enhancing the profile and influence of OLTCA.📣🤝📆
5. Research Associate, Indigenous Research — Canadian Climate Institute
Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Research, the Research Associate will support the Director in conducting quantitative and qualitative research; contributing to project research methodologies – including those based on best practices in Indigenous research that are relevant and aligned to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis culture and traditions; and helping expand the Institute’s Indigenous networks, partnerships, and collaborations with Indigenous communities and organizations that will support Climate Institute’s research agenda.📚🌎
6. Policy Specialist — Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
OREA is looking for a bright and dynamic individual to join their Government Relations Team as a Policy Specialist. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Research, Policy Specialist position is responsible for supporting and participating in policy development projects and assignments that support OREA’s advocacy objectives. This includes studying and interpreting the general policy direction and programs of the provincial government; developing recommendations regarding specific policy/program options; researching and synthesizing real estate policy and program information; and analyzing policy documents.🏡📖
7. Policy Analyst — Ontario Ministry of Health
The Policy Analyst will work to improve the health outcomes for Indigenous people in Ontario and build and foster productive partnerships with the Indigenous health sector by: providing leadership and expertise in the research and development of health strategies, policy, regulation and legislation to improve health status, equity and productivity at the system level; improving the delivery of Indigenous health services at the system level; providing project leadership, strategic policy development, evidence-based policy research and analysis; and developing partnerships with key health system partners.🩺📊📂
8. Senior Policy Advisor — Ontario Ministry of Health
The Senior Policy Advisor will: play a key role in advancing innovative strategic health policies through policy research, analysis, development and evaluation on a broad range of health and health system issues; develop, build and maintain partnerships and linkages with internal and external stakeholders with an emphasis on Indigenous communities and health service providers; provide leadership to project teams on concurrent policy development projects; and prepare a variety of correspondence and presentations for senior management.❤️🩹⚕️
9. Policy, Research and Initiatives Advisor — York Region
This position is responsible for providing strategic policy and program support and advice to the Department on the trends or policy implications of policy direction; leads and plans policy and program development initiatives; and develops policy options and recommendations. This role undertakes the planning, research and analysis to assess impacts of initiatives and the development of strategies, policies and practices; interprets federal and provincial legislation and regulations; prepares management and Council reports with in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis and, policy and program recommendations. 🏙️💡
10. Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy — Google
As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team, the Manager will be part of a diverse global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. The Manager will combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, the Manager will advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. 🌐🌐🌐
11. Senior Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs — Financial Planning Canada
The Senior Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs supports the Director, Policy and Government Affairs through issues monitoring, research, preparation of policy submissions, drafting correspondence, meetings with regulators, stakeholders and decision makers and provides administrative and logistical support. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for conducting policy research, preparing policy submissions, stakeholder engagement, communications, issues monitoring, and other special projects. 📈💸