Senior Policy Analyst

AdvantAge Ontario; Vaughan; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading association for seniors care is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Analyst to support members through policy analysis and advocacy in long-term care and community services. Candidates must hold a Master's degree relevant to public policy and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role is primarily remote but requires provincial travel for meetings.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunity

Professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent policy analysis skills and ability to condense complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Knowledge of government decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory changes.
• Prepare communications and advocacy materials.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and members.

Skills

Policy analysis

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational abilities

Education

Masters degree in public policy, health care or relevant field

Job description

Overview

AdvantAge Ontario is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Analyst to support Association members through policy analysis, advocacy, information and resources, and education in the areas of long-term care, seniors housing and community services, and other areas of seniors care. The Senior Policy Analyst will report to the Director of Public Policy and demonstrate the organization’s culture and values in all interactions.

Current Role and Responsibilities

• All policy matters relating to their policy portfolio, including monitoring key developments, and proactively proposing policy responses.
• Monitoring and conducting detailed analysis on legislative and regulatory changes and developments.
• Preparing responses, formal submissions, and other materials to government on key initiatives and proposed legislative, regulatory and policy changes.
• Attending government meetings and advocating on behalf of members at these meetings.
• Preparing communications to members on sector news, legislative changes, and their impacts on members, informing advocacy, etc.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, government, and Association members.
• Assisting the Director in developing federal, provincial, and municipal advocacy strategies.
• Attending and presenting Association updates at regional meetings across the province.
• Facilitating and leading advisory groups.
• Responding to member queries.
• Conducting research to support submissions, advocacy, and grant proposals.
• Understanding member issues and needs and ensuring these needs are addressed through advocacy, tools and resources, and education.
• Assisting the education department in developing webinars and workshops to meet members needs.

Minimum Education

• Masters degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in public policy, health care, seniors care, political science, gerontology, or a relevant social science; or an acceptable combination of education and experience necessary to fulfill the requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent policy analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a small team environment and across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing, condense and summarize complex information, including legislation and research into plain language and with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to write for impact, to describe AdvantAge Ontario's policy positions and provide recommendations to government.
• Knowledge of all levels of government and its decision-making processes is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in healthcare policy is required and experience in seniors care is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and presentation skills and capabilities, including facilitating discussions on sensitive policy matters.
• Demonstrated tact and ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with individuals, organizations, and all levels of government.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting overlapping deadlines; have excellent organizational abilities and can work independently.
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, use different lenses to address an issue, and think outside of the box.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The Senior Policy Analyst does not have direct reports but does oversee students and interns as necessary with other analysts on policy team.
• The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for mentoring and coaching students and interns.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours to accommodate services and activities.
• Represent the Association on committees and / or at meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Attend meetings off site as required.
• Require registration on the Ontario Lobbyists Registry.

Location

This is primarily a remote role, with some in person meetings at head office and elsewhere in Ontario as required. AdvantAge Ontario reserves the right to change to on site work at the Association's head office at any time.

Travel

• Provincial travel to other regions to attend meetings is a normal part of the Senior Policy Analyst role.
• Travel to off-site meetings with government, stakeholders, and members will be required approximately 2 to 4 times per month but may vary.
• A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle is required.

The Association is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Association shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Workplace Awards

• 2025 Great Place to Work
• 2025 Best Workplaces Led by Women
• 2025 Best Workplaces in Government & Social Services
• 2024 Diversio DEI Certified Workplace
• 2024 WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program

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