Community Planning and Policy Analyst

Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Sudbury's Children Services division seeks a Strategy, Policy and Performance Analyst to provide analysis, recommendations, and reports on community planning, trends, and service delivery. Work under the Manager of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance.

The role requires a university degree in social science and at least three years of research and planning experience, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement, policy development, and collaboration with diverse community groups.

Qualifications

• University degree in Social Science or related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least three years of experience in a research and planning capacity.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current issues impacting early years and social services locally and provincially.
• Analyze trends in child care and Ontario Works; compare different jurisdictions.
• Coordinate consultative activities with families, stakeholders, and partners to identify community needs.
• Maintain rapport with community groups and service providers; promote stakeholder engagement.
• Lead development of an early years service system plan considering subgroups and geographic diversity.
• Maintain statistics and provide reports on program utilization; support child care registry users.
• Prepare reports for Community Services Committee and associated bodies.
• Research and write content for website, digital media, and information flyers.
• Advise on web content design and site navigation for accessibility and relevance.
• Assist providers in using City IT tools, including the child care registry.
• Research best practices in service delivery and policy development.
• Review and update policies with the Manager, implementing revised guidelines on-site.
• Maintain a catalog of community resources and programs for the division.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop grant applications with evaluation tools.
• Lead special projects and coordinate funding allocations with monitoring.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to students and contract staff; ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

University degree in Social Science or related discipline

Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies

Job description

Section:Children Services
Division:Children and Social Services
Department:Community Well-Being
Initial Reporting Location: 199 Larch Street

Job Status:Limited Position
Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Eighteen (18) Months
Number of Vacancies:1
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required:No
Range of Pay: Group 14 - $41.00 to $50.31 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance this position is responsible to provide strategy, policy and programming analysis, recommendations and reports based on a solid understanding of the community, up-to-date trends and service provision, legislative requirements and provincial and federal strategies and initiatives. Ensure diverse community perspectives and service needs are considered and reflected in planning, analysis, and recommendations.

Objectives
1. Conduct research, analysis, and policy development activities to support evidence-based planning, divisional initiatives, and continuous improvement.
2. Provide professional planning and policy advice, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement support to assist in the development and implementation of community planning strategies, programs, and initiatives.

Duties
1. Keep abreast of current issues impacting the early years and social services sectors federally, provincially and locally.
2. Conduct primary research and analysis of trends in child care and Ontario Works. Conduct research to identify how various jurisdictions are addressing various issues.
3. Coordinate and conduct consultative activities with service recipients and families/stakeholders/partners to identify community needs and inform strategies to address those needs.
4. Maintain on-going rapport with stakeholder groups within the community (including cultural and neighbourhood groups, child care operators, health and social services providers, educators and parents). Ensure a forum is in place and promote its use to address stakeholder needs and concerns
5. Lead the development of an early years service system plan for the City of Greater Sudbury (City) which takes into account the needs of specific subgroups (e.g. geographic areas, ethnic/cultural, and special needs groups).
6. Maintain statistics and provide reports on program utilization. Troubleshoot problems and provide child care registry support for users, as requested.
7. Support development of reports for Community Services Committee and others, as requested.
8. Research and write content for website, digital media and information flyers, as requested.
9. Provide input on the development of web content design and navigation of site for optimal accessibility and relevance, as requested.
10. Support early years and social service providers in the use of City provided information technology/web-based tools, including the child care registry and website, as requested.
11. Research best practices across the province related to service delivery and policy development.
12. Review, conduct jurisdictional research, and update policies to ensure they are current, comprehensive, demonstrate best practices and adhere to legislative and Ministry requirements in collaboration with Manager of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance. Implement revised policies and guidelines by communicating policies and guidelines to management and staff and providing on-site training.
13. Maintain up to date knowledge and a catalogue of community resources and programs for the division.
14. Research funding opportunities for initiatives or projects that support and enhance community programs related to children from 0 – 12 years. Develop grant funding applications for internally approved projects, including the development of required collaboration agreements and project evaluation tools.
15. Act as section lead in implementing special projects.
16. Recommend allocation strategies for funding of community projects related to programs impacting services in the community, including monitoring and evaluation of funded initiatives to assess outcomes and inform future funding decisions
17. Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to students and contract staff hired to assist with special projects, as required. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the City’s Health and Safety policies and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
18. Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• University degree in Social Science or a related discipline from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.
• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in a research and planning capacity.

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