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Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. Wishing you all the best as you navigate your next holiday gathering. 💫✨
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the jobs
1. Graduate Research Assistant: Community Foundations and Journalism — Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University
Reporting to the Manager, Cultural Policy, the Research Assistant will support the development of a report(s) that outline cases of community foundations funding journalism in Canada and the U.S. The report will include feasibility assessments on how existing models can be adapted to the Canadian context. The Research Assistant will provide policy research support to the project—including scanning of government and community foundation updates and announcements—and will assist with the development of other deliverables related to the project and leading to the report's presentation in April 2025. 📚📰🖊️
2. Communications and Community Engagement Specialist — Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis Network is seeking to hire a dynamic and driven communications and community engagement coordinator to engage in the successful implementation of the Network’s community engagement and communication priorities in collaboration with the administrative team of the Network. This role will report to the Coordinator of the Metamorphosis Network. The Specialist will regularly develop content for newsletters, social media accounts, websites, and print materials; oversee regular website and social media account updates; and lead efforts to engage partners in promoting Network messages and amplifying Network content.📢✉️🤝
3. Senior Policy Analyst — Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
FSRA is currently hiring a Senior Policy Analyst in the Mortgage Brokering Policy unit. As a member of the broader Market Conduct Policy Team, the Senior Policy Analyst will provide project leadership and expertise in the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs and evaluation frameworks that meet FSRA strategic objectives. The Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for leading and/or coordinating projects to conceptualize, plan, develop and recommend policy, programs and evaluation standards.🏛️📊🔍
4. Senior Tax Policy/Data Analyst — Ontario Ministry of Finance
The Senior Tax Policy/Data Analyst will : develop policy options and provide analysis through data modelling and other quantitative research; lead policy analysis and development activities; provide policy and quantitative guidance to staff in the development of tax expenditure estimates; identify and analyze issues relevant to provincial decision-making; prepare a range of briefing materials (e.g. technical reports and analyses, sections of budget papers, briefing notes, options papers); and represent the Branch and Ministry on multi-stakeholder consultation sessions and intra/inter-ministry working committees, task forces and projects.📈💵🔢
5. Senior Economic Advisor — Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
The Senior Economic Advisor will: provide strategic advice, economic expertise, analyses, and inform options on a broad range of environmental economic analyses and assessments; oversee, lead and coordinate project teams in the economic research, analysis, assessment and econometric modelling of environmental policy proposals and initiatives; evaluate economic and environmental trends to support government decision-making; develop briefing materials to support evidence-based policy decisions for senior management; and build and maintain networks with various partners to exchange information, gather input on policies and programs, and resolve issues.🏞️📘
6. Student Policy and Analysis Jobs — Government of Ontario, Various Ministries
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Policy and Programs Assistants will be supporting a team in policy and/or program planning and delivery. Assistants may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities: conduct research, perform analysis, and synthesize information and data (e.g. develop summaries, options, recommendations, etc.); prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create a variety of documents; and plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.👩💻🎓
7. Student – Policy and Programs Assistant (Bilingual) — Government of Ontario, Various Ministries
This job posting also represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Policy and Programs Assistants will be supporting a team in policy and/or program planning and delivery. You may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities: conduct research, perform analysis, and synthesize information and data (e.g. develop summaries, options, recommendations, etc.); prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create a variety of documents; plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work. 📝🌎📚
8. Senior Operational Policy Officer — Ontario Ministry of Transportation
The Senior Operational Policy Officer will: prepare and deliver presentations to ministry and industry personnel; prepare policy reports, submissions and briefing materials to all levels of government; reply to written correspondence; administer, monitor and evaluate road safety programs and sub-programs to ensure that they are delivered in a uniform, effective and efficient manner; recommend changes to existing programs or procedures; and assist in the development of new road user safety policies and procedures, awareness and training materials. 🚗🛤️⚙️
9. Board Member — Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
The TTC serves the people of Toronto by ensuring the transit system is reliable, safe, and prepared for the future. To that end, the board oversees matters of policy; planning TTC services; constructing, maintaining, and operating the system; and expanding services and facilities. The term of office for public members is four years. Meetings are held once a month and additional meetings may be called.🚋🏙️
10. VP, Media Relations & Public Policy Communications (Canada) — Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is looking for a dynamic and seasoned Vice President of Public Affairs to join their team in Canada. In this role, the VP will spearhead Live Nation’s Public Affairs function, crafting and implementing strategic initiatives that advance company objectives. Responsibilities will include fostering and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and overseeing communication efforts that bolster Live Nation’s advocacy positions. The VP will develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with Live Nation's advocacy goals at the local, provincial and federal levels.🌟📣📀
11. Manager, Canada Public Policy — Snap
Snap is looking for a Manager of Public Policy, Canada to join as a member of the Americas Public Policy team. The Manager will be responsible for the public policy and government relations work in Canada. The role reports to the Sr. Director of Public Policy for the Americas, based in Washington DC. Working from Snap’s office in Toronto, the Manager will be Snap’s main policy point of contact on key federal and provincial policy issues impacting the company. As the first policy lead in Canada, the Manager will design, develop, and execute the implementation of the public policy plan for the country.📱👥📸