Policy Strategy Lead – Parks & Recreation

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a Policy Development Officer to lead policy research and strategic planning initiatives within the Policy and Strategic Planning Branch. You will research complex issues, develop evidence-based recommendations and coordinate across divisions and stakeholders to inform decisions.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, applying equity and inclusion principles, and present analyses to senior leaders with clear,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive project management experience leading complex initiatives.
• Strategy development and policy design experience.
• Ability to translate research into policy and operations.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development: research, analysis and reporting for P&R priorities with risk assessment.
• Prepare Council reports, briefing notes and policy recommendations.
• Monitor government, academic, and community inputs to inform policy.
• Conduct scans to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Lead multi-stakeholder teams to deliver policy products from concept to implementation.
• Establish objectives, scope, timelines and evaluation plans for projects.
• Design engagement processes that inform policy and program development.

Skills

Project management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Political acumen

Equity & inclusion

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in related discipline

Job description

The City of Toronto’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a Policy Development Officer to lead policy research and strategic planning initiatives within the Policy and Strategic Planning Branch. You will research complex issues, develop evidence-based recommendations and coordinate across divisions and stakeholders to inform decisions.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, applying equity and inclusion principles, and present analyses to senior leaders with clear,