PolicyJobsTO #416
Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. We wish you a great long weekend and unofficial start to summertime. 😎🔅🌊
read, listen, watch
What is the gosh darn difference already
Crocodiles vs alligators. And one more time for the people in the back 🐊
Yams vs sweet potatoes (hint: it was probably a sweet potato) 🍠🥔
These are the different types of people you’ll meet at a family reunions: first cousin vs. cousin once removed 🧑🤝🧑
Learn the crucial distinguishing characteristics between these three lookalikes 🔍
Dinosaur toys are made out of real dinosaurs
Let’s dig into this a bit… is it good or bad news that “your plastic toys contain a lot less dinosaur than you do”? 🦖🦕
Don’t let them touch our dinosaurs! Thoughts on protecting Canadian energy, from our pals at Social Capital Partners 🦕🦖
The real Jurassic period lasts 1-3 years 🦖🦖🦖🦖
the jobs
1. Manager, Policy and Research — Toronto Public Library
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Planning, Policy and Evaluation, the Manager, Policy and Research supports implementation of the Toronto Public Library’s Policy Development Framework and Research Participation Policy process using a collaborative and inclusive approach. The successful candidate will provide leadership support to implement TPL’s Policy Development Framework, provide strategic advice to inform policy development processes, and coordinate an enterprise-wide approach to research. The Manager will build organizational capacity related to policy and research and champion a culture of evidence-based decision making. 📚📗📕
2. Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives — The Democratic Engagement Exchange
The Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives, supports the strategic vision, operational excellence, and overall mission of The Democratic Engagement Exchange (The Exchange) by developing and implementing sustainable and scalable operational plans. This involves recommending and leading the development of policy initiatives and community programming. They also plan and manage key aspects of The Exchange’s projects and programs. This includes financial management, resource development, and communications strategy for The Exchange. They also lead policy advocacy, carry out stakeholder engagement, and manage unit and project staff. 💡🗓️
3. Committee Advisor — The Office of the Government House Leader
The Committee Advisor will work closely with Members of Provincial Parliament as well as the Clerk's office to facilitate the Committee process. Key responsibilities will include scheduling motions in line with the Standing Orders, attending and taking notes for open session Committee meetings, assisting in briefings for Members and Ministry Office staff, and more. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or further their political career and learn about the Legislative side of Provincial Government. 💼🤝
4. Vice President, Policy, Program Development & Government Relations — Mitacs
The VP, Policy, Program Development, and Government Relations (VP) will serve as a vital catalyst in building an integrated team to include programs, government relations, policy, and evaluation, supporting the increased profile, growth, and visibility of Mitacs while aligning with organizational mandate and priorities. Working collaboratively across all levels and teams, the VP monitors and evaluates trends related to innovation policy and ensures that programs remain relevant to Canada’s innovation needs by reflecting the thought leadership on future skills and talent. 🎓📖
5. Senior Policy Advisor (2 positions!) — Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
AMO is seeking two talented and experienced policy professionals to fill two exciting senior advisor opportunities. Senior Policy Advisors will drive policy and lead on advocacy, strategic initiatives and government relations. One senior advisor will lead on critical infrastructure, environment, and transportation priorities. The other senior advisor will lead on AMO’s important municipal finance portfolio and other priorities based on skills and experience. These are temporary 12-month contracts with opportunity for permanency. 🏘️📝
6. Senior Manager, Pension - Policy — Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
The Senior Manager, Pension - Policy is accountable for managing the research, analysis and development of regulatory policies and rule-making in the pensions sector in support of overall Policy department strategies. They will manage the delivery of Policy initiatives, for the pensions sector, ensuring consistency with overall Policy Development performance measures, standards, and best practices and integration with overall FSRA directions. 💵📃📜
7. Manager, Government Relations — Loblaws
The Manager, Government Relations at Loblaw Companies Limited will help develop, execute and manage Loblaws’ government relations objectives. Reporting to the Vice President - Sustainability, Social Impact and Government Relations, the Manager will have a continual focus on finding strategic alignment between business objectives, government programs and other trends. The Manager, Government Relations will have the opportunity to work with diverse and dynamic issues on a daily basis. They will also engage and influence within the organization as well as key stakeholders such as elected officials, civil servants, trade associations, academics, and charities. 🥕🍫🥫
8. Senior Planner, Policy and Research — City of Toronto
Working in the Policy Unit in the Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis section, the Senior Planner leads and coordinates complex planning, policy and research assignments and initiatives and the review of development applications and site evaluations in the City Planning Division pertaining to ecology, the natural heritage system and biodiversity. The Planner will conduct complex planning studies, policy analysis and/or research, including the coordination of staff and consultant teams to support the preparation and evaluation of planning policy, research and analysis for the natural heritage system, ecology and biodiversity and provides advice for policy and community planning activities. 🌱🌳🌿
9. Program Manager, Policy Research — Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
As part of the Program Management team, the Program Manager is involved in the management and coordination of CIGI’s research programs and the continual improvement of CIGI’s program management tools and processes. The Manager will work closely with Research Directors and program leads on program design, development, and execution, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. This includes supporting research program design; liaising with partners, fellows, and internal teams; prreparing proposals, funding applications, and donor reporting; preparing program charters and planning documents; and more.📅🎯📋
Eds: This role is based in Waterloo.
10. Policy and Planning Advisor — Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
The Advisor will be responsible for supporting senior staff in providing research, analysis and project support within their assigned area. The incumbent will support the execution of specific projects through the, preparation of briefing notes, reports and presentations, agenda management, and monitoring legislative changes and emerging issues. The incumbent will also support the CEO’s office to drive key CEO and Board priorities in the areas of effective intergovernmental relationships, and the development and implementation of corporate wide plans and strategies.🚇🚉🚈