Policy Architect (Hybrid) — Corporate Governance & Analysis

Niagara Region; Thorold; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Region seeks a Corporate Policy Specialist to lead the delivery of a comprehensive policy framework. You will provide policy expertise, conduct research, and coordinate consultations to address issues and opportunities while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You will develop and maintain policy frameworks, guide strategic policy recommendations, and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Audit teams to strengthen governance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Public Policy/Administration, Business, Communications, Political Science, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a policy research, analysis, and development role.
• Experience understanding and interpreting provincial and municipal legislation.
• Knowledge of government decision making processes, corporate policies and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to identify and evaluate policy implications and drive policy change.
• Experience providing expert policy recommendations and developing policy frameworks.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and forecasting.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.
• Formal training in project management or program evaluation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops the corporate policy framework and ensures compliance with legislation and priorities.
• Leads policy reviews, identifies risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures alignment with mission and values and communicates policy changes clearly.
• Manages policy tracking, reporting and evidence-based decision support.
• Advises senior leaders on new and updated policies and coordinates stakeholder consultation.
• Collaborates with internal and external invested parties to strengthen governance and policy quality.
• Supports project teams in creating policies, procedures and guidelines and monitors outcomes.
• Prepares reports for the Corporate Leadership Team and Council on trends and challenges.

Job description

Niagara Region seeks a Corporate Policy Specialist to lead the delivery of a comprehensive policy framework. You will provide policy expertise, conduct research, and coordinate consultations to address issues and opportunities while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You will develop and maintain policy frameworks, guide strategic policy recommendations, and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Audit teams to strengthen governance and service delivery.