PolicyJobsTO #412
Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. Wishing you big (e.g., Grand Slam) and small (e.g., mini eggs on sale) wins this weekend.
Event alert: On May 13th, CSA is hosting Aging Canada 2040, an event that will bring experts together to explore how to best support the future of aging in Canada. Springboard is happy to be playing a small part in supporting the conference. 🧠👨🦳👩🦳
read, listen, watch
Not getting in to Berghain🕺❌
An excellent Search Engine (double) episode about techno history, the fall of the Berlin wall, and tourists in lineups.🎧
German indie band’s sings about Elon Musk and how money can’t buy you everything.🚀
When night job/day job gets confusing: the Berghain bouncer’s photography business.📷
Good versus bad🌗
🐰Good bunny vs Bad Bunny🎤
Good conspiracy (Berenstain Bears) 🧸vs bad conspiracy (a son and his dad with some real disagreements)💥
the jobs
1. Strategic Engagement Specialist — Energy Modelling Hub (EMH)
The Strategic Engagement Specialist will advance EMH’s mission by fostering collaboration between Canada’s energy modelling community and its stakeholders. The role includes organizing workshops and strategic initiatives such as the Multi-Model Comparison Forum, and supporting capacity building across underrepresented regions and groups. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about connecting policy, research, and clean energy systems.🔋🌎🧩
2. Director, Evaluation — Blueprint ADE
The Director, Evaluation is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping and delivering Blueprint’s work with public sector and nonprofit clients. Reporting to Blueprint’s Competency Leader, the Director leads the development of rigorous evaluation solutions that help Blueprint’s clients strengthen the design, delivery and performance of public policies and programs. This role requires deep expertise in evaluation and performance measurement combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills. You will lead a team of evaluation professionals, contribute to the development of inter-disciplinary solutions in partnership with advisory and other competency teams.📊🧠🚀
Eds: A chance to join a team working on cool things!
3. Policy and Regulatory Affairs Advisor — Food and Beverage Canada
The Policy and Regulatory Affairs Advisor will work closely with the CEO, the Policy and Advocacy Committee, and external stakeholders to advance FBC-ABC's policy priorities. This work includes supporting the implementation of FBC-ABC's policy priorities, focusing on key areas such as labour, productivity, competitiveness, sustainability and regulatory effectiveness; analyzing policy and regulatory issues impacting the food and beverage manufacturing industry; shaping federal legislative and regulatory frameworks; and more.🍽️🍽️
4. Policy and Planning Advisor — City of Toronto
The City’s Office of Finance Shared Services is looking for a Policy and Planning Advisor to provide senior level strategic advice, manage issues and develop operational policies and procedures. The Advisor will also be responsible for coordinating requests for research activities and managing all aspects of assigned projects including stakeholder engagement and consultation to contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Finance Shared Services. This posting is for an 8-month contract.🏙️🗂️🛠️
5. Senior Policy Analyst — AdvantAge Ontario
The Senior Policy Analyst will report to the Director of Public Policy and will support Association members through policy analysis, advocacy, providing information and resources, and planning education in the areas of long-term care, seniors’ housing and community services, and other areas of seniors’ care. The Senior Policy Analyst will demonstrate the culture and values of AdvantAge in all interactions and work. This position is responsible for all policy matters relating to their policy portfolio, including monitoring key developments, and proactively proposing policy responses.👵📈🧓
6. Senior Policy Advisor — Ontario Ministry of Health (two positions)
The Ministry of Health's Mental Health and Addictions Policy, Accountability, and Provincial Partnerships Branch is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to spearhead the creation and refinement of innovative policies and processes, driving the successful implementation of the provincial mental health and addictions strategy. The Advisor will lead policy research, analysis, and synthesis, developing options for decision makers and communicating complex information clearly; analyze cross-cutting issues and advise on policies, programs, and investments aligned with government priorities; and more.🧠⚖️🌿
7. Senior Policy Advisor — Ontario Ministry of Health (three positions)
A newly developed team, the Primary Care Action Team, within the Ministry of Health, is seeking three Senior Policy Advisors to lead and/or coordinate research and the development of programs, policies and partnership opportunities that align with the Ministry of Health’s goals. The Advisor will lead research and analysis to develop provincial policies and procedural frameworks; lead policy teams, recommend project resources, and track progress; and Identify key issues, provide analyses, develop options and recommendations, and prepare a variety of written materials📋💼🧪
8. Multiple roles — Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER)
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization bringing together Canada’s largest companies and leading post-secondary institutions. They are currently hiring for:
Research Coordinator🔬
Research Manager🏢
Research Associate🎓
9. Senior Manager, Government Relations, Canada — Lime
Lime is hiring a Senior Manager, Government Relations for Canada, to join its global policy and communications team. In this role, the Manager will partner directly with the operations team on-site to promote Lime’s community presence in Canada. The Manager will advance policies that promote micromobility; preserve, expand, and develop new micromobility programs in cities throughout Canada; grow Lime’s fleet size across multiple vehicle types; and ensure that lime is developing meaningful, trusting relationships with key micromobility stakeholders across Canada.🛴🛴🛴
10. Communications, Research, and Advocacy Director — Ontario Fire Fighters Association
The Communications, Research, and Advocacy Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Ontario Firefighters Association through strategic communications, evidence-based research, and robust advocacy. This high-impact leadership position will be responsible for shaping the association’s public image, driving key research initiatives, and leading advocacy campaigns that promote the well-being and interests of firefighters across Ontario.🔥🚒
11. Communications & Policy Researcher (Summer Intern) — Ontario’s Big City Mayors
Reporting to the Executive Director and the Communications and Policy Researcher, this position is an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience in the municipal sector, while contributing to the development and communication of current and future advocacy work. The Communications and Policy Research Intern will also help support some administrative needs of the organization. As a Not-For-Profit organization, all OBCM staff are engaged in the logistical and administrative needs of the organization.💼🏙️
12. Policy Development Officer — City of Toronto
As a member of the Strategic Planning, Research, and Engagement unit, the Policy Development Officer will lead and support projects; support Social Assistance Renewal efforts; advance the goals articulated in the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy; engage with residents, staff, researchers, and stakeholders; monitor, analyze and develop policies impacting low-income residents; apply innovative, service design approaches; and facilitate strategic planning processes – all with the goal of improving the suite of supports and services available to Toronto residents living in poverty. 📝🧐