PolicyJobsTO #145
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Hello,
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Read, Listen, Watch
Here are some things that we think are worth your time to read, listen and watch.
Election
First, have a look at this handy side-by-side comparison of where all the parties stand on major issues, from climate change to childcare.
Afterwards, take a deep breath and check on the latest 338 Canada projections.
Then, listen to Rosemary Barton and Elamin Abdelmahmoud discuss the perks and perils of strategic voting.
Finally, cleanse your palate with this McLean's piece that imagines election results if proportional representation was real.
Non-Election
New York Times' art critics spend time looking at Tik Tok and then try to explain it to those over 30 (top notch vids).
Meanwhile, Snapchat is becoming a ghost town, but some like it that way.
Job Descriptions
1. Policy Specialist - Halton Region
This role provides support related to corporate policy, public engagement, accessibility and advocacy initiatives through coordination, monitoring and research on various issues and topics. The successful candidate will possess a degree in public administration or political science or a related field, with 3-5 years’ experience in government. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the working and programs of Regional, Provincial and Federal governments as well as possess excellent research, verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. To succeed in this role, one must be highly analytical, organized, resourceful and adaptable. Strong project management and analysis skills, and political acuity is also required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
2. Executive Director - Workforce Funder Collaborative
The Workforce Funder Collaborative is a collaboration of philanthropic minded organizations that have come together through shared resources and strategic efforts to advance systemic change and increased impact in Toronto’s workforce development system in order to advance and increase equity and prosperity in the labour market and economy. This role is a new position in a new initiative established by six funders. Influencing policy, but also building relationships, and working across sectors to help build partnerships between employers and those who support workers and job seekers (e.g., colleges, nonprofits, etc.) is fundamental to the Executive Director position. 💰💰
3. Advanced Policy Analyst Program Recruitment - Government of Canada
The APAP develops high potential individuals for policy roles in the Government of Canada by offering recent master's-level graduates the opportunity to establish a foundation of knowledge and experience in federal public administration via 6-month rotations in the Privy Council Office, the Department of Finance, the Treasury Board Secretariat and a line department. Deadline to apply is October 23 for a June 2020 start. Participants are expected to relocate to Ottawa. 🍁
4. Clusters Economics Analyst - Toronto Region Board of Trade
Reporting to the Director of the Economic Blueprint Institute (EBI), The Toronto Region Board of Trade (the Board) is seeking a Clusters Economics Analyst to work together with our Clusters Policy Analyst to develop the analytical framework for understanding industry clusters in the region. You will work in collaboration with the Economic Blueprint team to build on the Board’s previous clusters research to both inform the economic blueprint and nominate clusters case studies for the program. Your core responsibility will be to contribute to the quantitative development of EBI’s clusters framework that will inform our team’s approach to clusters case studies. The framework will be used to examine an industry cluster’s strengths and weaknesses, map out its ecosystem and supply chain, evaluate its value chain, and identify barriers to growth.
5. Director, Government Relations & Advocacy - Ontario Medical Association
Director, Government Relations and Advocacy is responsible for developing and implementing the OMA’s government relations and advocacy strategies to advance OMA objectives, improve OMA’s relationship with government and enable sustained grassroots health care advocacy. ⚕️
6. Director, Stakeholder Relations - Right To Play
The Director, Stakeholder Relations will: serve as the organizational lead and coordinate high level partnerships, including Right To Play’s global multilateral partnerships; develop a government relations strategy, ensuring each developed strategy is tailored to applicable regulatory requirements; lead the design, development and implementation of Right To Play’s global advocacy strategy; and lead the development, dissemination and knowledge management of resources for stakeholder engagement. ⚽🎾🏀
7. Research Program Manager - MAP Centre for Urban Health
MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions is seeking a full-time Research Program Manager. MAP is an inter-disciplinary research centre within St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. The mission of MAP is to build the world’s healthiest city, with a particular focus on the social determinants of health and improving the health of populations experiencing disadvantage and marginalization. MAP has more than 25 scientists who, working with their research staff, are developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions within the health care and social service systems and at the level of public policy. Under the direct supervision of the MAP Director, and working within a team of MAP core staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for moving MAP’s work forward in the research and administrative realms. 🏥
8. Maytree Policy School - Last day to apply!
Maytree Policy School supports organizations in the non-profit sector working to advance evidence-based public policy solutions. Beginning in January 2020, the 6-month Toronto-based program will support 20-25 policy leaders to become more effectively engaged in the policy process by providing:
opportunities to learn from public policy leaders working in the non-profit sector, public service, think tanks, and politics;
an engaging, multi-disciplinary learning environment that introduces tools and provides opportunities to hone skills that will help them influence policy; and
supports which guide them through developing a policy strategy for their organization.
Participants will complete the program with a strategy on how their organization can more effectively influence public policy. Apply today!!
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