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POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TPH

 

  • Job ID: 50528
  • Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
  • Division & Section: Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services
  • Work Location:  277 Victoria Street 
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: $ 102,155 -$ 135,815 Annually;PSG:TM1541; Wage Grade:7
  • Shift Information: Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/week 
  • Affiliation: Non-Union
  • Number of Positions Open: 2
  • Posting Period: 29-Oct-2024 to 12-Nov-2024 
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Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Policy Development Officer participates as a member of the team developing and implementing major policy initiatives that cut across Toronto Public Health portfolios and/or involve multi-sectoral collaborations with other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations. 

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership, project management and policy support for policy development and implementation of recommendations related to Toronto Public Health and City of Toronto organizational priorities
  • Conducts and/or integrates research into planning processes ensuring they take into account evidence and developments within the field, community needs, corporate policies and practices and legislation
  • Monitors current social, economic and political issues that impact Toronto Public Health organizational priorities to ensure awareness of existing and evolving issues and concerns, and facilitate the development of strategic responses
  • Formulates and presents reports and recommendations to senior management
  • Prepares Board of Health reports and briefing notes, as required
  • Maintains close and effective relationships with other City divisions, other levels of government, and external stakeholders to advance policy development that responds to Toronto Public Health and City of Toronto organizational priorities 
  • Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
  • Develops and implements strategies to advance health equity, in collaboration with other Toronto Public Health portfolios and City of Toronto partners

 

 Key Qualifications: 

 Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. A Master's degree in public health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Considerable experience in policy analysis, planning and development.
  3. Considerable experience in community engagement and relationship-building with a broad range of stakeholders.
  4. Experience in project management including project design, development and implementation.
  5. Proficiency with a variety of computerized office systems including, MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  6. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize information into clear and concise messages and prepare and deliver presentations, coupled with political acuity.
  7. Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to take initiative and problem solve.
  8. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  9. Ability to manage concurrent projects utilizing excellent organization and time management skills.
  10. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

 

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees 

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

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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