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CORPORATE MANAGEMENT POLICY CONSULTANT

  • Job ID: 57271
  • Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
  • Division & Section: Office of the Chief of Staff, Governance & Corporate Strategy
  • Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, Toronto
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 12 months
  • Salary: $103,431.00-$141,247.00, TM1166, Wage grade 7 
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: Non-Union
  • Number of Positions Open: 1 
  • Posting Period: 07-AUG-2025 to 21-AUG-2025
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Major Responsibilities:

  • Manages government-wide initiatives and projects related to government-wide policies, City services, governance and strategy.
  • Leads and supports policy development and analysis related to government-wide policies, governance and accountability.
  • Leads and supports governance and service reviews, identifying best practices, gaps and recommendations.
  • Provides advice on governance-related matters (i.e. corporate, government, accountability) and the development of government-wide policies.
  • Deals with confidential and sensitive information
  • Coordinates issues management and communications for various government-wide policies, governance and strategic initiatives.
  • Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding government-wide policies.
  • Conducts research related to the City’s administration, governance, accountability and public sector best practices and policies.
  • Develops comprehensive reports, policy papers, and presentations for Senior Management, Council, Committees of Council, and stakeholders.
  • Facilitates and enables collaborative relationships across City divisions on complex projects and initiatives with multidisciplinary staff teams.
  • Supports project teams and work groups, applying project management methodologies and tracking work plans, timelines and deliverables.
  • Tracks Council directives and follows up on Committee/Council recommendations for the Division.
  • Maintains a thorough and continuous awareness of initiatives in the City’s administration, external organizations and other orders of government to inform policy, program/project management and reports.
  • Prepares a variety of communication and briefing materials, including reports, briefing notes, presentations and speaking materials.

 

Key Qualifications:

  1. Post-secondary education in public policy, planning, economics, business administration, or a related field or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
  2. Considerable experience in policy research and development, project management, and management practices, and the operation of government organizations.
  3. Considerable experience writing and presenting reports, briefings and policy papers for senior management that include strategic advice and recommendations.
  4. Considerable experience managing projects/initiatives or strategic and operational reviews within a large scale organization.
  5. Ability and experience managing confidential and sensitive information.
  6. Ability to develop project charters/terms of reference, objectives and work plans.
  7. Ability to organize and coordinate staff across multiple divisions and agencies in a project environment.
  8. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  9. Good understanding of the City’s legislative and governance framework including decision-making processes, capital and operating budget process and requirements.
  10. Highly developed communication skills, orally and in writing, at all organizational levels.
  11. Excellent strategic, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
  12. Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a sensitive nature.
  13. Political acumen and understanding of relationship management and building partnerships.
  14. Proficiency in a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite/365 (Word, Power Point, Excel, Project, Teams and Outlook).

 

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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