Research & policy associate

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a Research & policy associate to conduct research into assigned policy areas, ensuring alignment with industry trends, corporate policies, and regulations. The role also involves preparing briefing notes for senior management and developing policy options and recommendations.

Applicants should have post-secondary education in relevant fields and proven experience in research, analysis, and presenting clear reports and recommendations on policy and administrative

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Public Policy and Administration, Business Administration, Intergovernmental Relations, and Planning.
• Experience in conducting research, analysis, summarizing findings and creating graphic presentations.
• Ability to prepare clear and succinct reports and recommendations on policy and administrative issues.
• Knowledge of government structure, policies and decision-making processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research reviewing best practices and plans across industries.
• Support preparation of briefing notes on policy initiatives for senior management.
• Develop and implement detailed plans and options for policies or procedures.
• Provide input into and administer the assigned budget.
• Present options and recommendations for programs/policies affecting organization structure and staffing.
• Attend strategic meetings with senior management.
• Coordinate with divisional staff on project-related data analysis.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Summarizing findings

Graphic presentations

Education

Public Policy

Administration

Intergovernmental Relations

Planning

Job description

The City of Toronto has released a notice of hiring eligible candidates for the post of research & policy associate. Candidates who are eligible and willing to join this post can apply for this post. They’re appointed at this post to conduct research into assigned areas ensuring that such research takes into account industry trends, corporate policies and practices, legislation and regulations. Registration for this post has already started and it will end soon.

Employer Name: City of Toronto
Position: Research & policy associate
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $78,234.00 to $98,571.00 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: 100 Queen Street W, Canada

• Candidates are appointed to conduct secondary research including review of best/promising practices and plans in various industries working at this post.
• They’re also appointed to research to support the preparation of briefing notes on policy initiatives for senior management.
• Candidates are also appointed to develop and implement detailed plans and develop options and recommendations for policies or procedures regarding program-specific requirements.
• They’re appointed at this post to provide input into and administer the assigned budget.
• Candidates working in this post are appointed to present options and recommendations for programs and policies that could impact organization structure re-modelling and staff across the organization.
• They’re appointed to attend strategic meetings with senior management working at this post.
• Candidates are also appointed to keep up-to-date on relevant research and coordinate with relevant divisional staff on project-related data analysis.

Job requirement

• They must have post-secondary education in Public Policy and Administration, Business Administration, Intergovernmental Relations, and Planning to be eligible for this post.
• Candidates must have dedicated experience in conducting research, analysis, summarizing findings and creating graphic presentations.
• They must acquire experience preparing and writing clear and succinct reports and recommendations on policy and administrative issues.
• They must acquires knowledge of government structure, policies and decision-making processes to get preferred for this post.
• They must attain excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to handle and resolve difficult situations professionally.

Work setting

• Candidates must attain the ability to exercise political acumen, sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters.