Policy and Project Specialist - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region

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Newmarket, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Policy and Research is responsible for providing policy and research support to department management and staff; leading and executing program strategies to support Department projects associated with corporate policy, innovation, research and strategic planning; coordinates Department engagement in the corporate and department plan development and implementation; researching leading industry practices associated with public works service delivery; developing stakeholder relationships that foster collaboration and innovation; and developing information materials, briefing notes and presentations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support and strategic analysis on policy, innovation, research, strategic planning and performance measurements to Department management and staff.
Leads and coordinates various projects, initiatives, and crossfunctional project teams; consults with management and external stakeholders; provides advice and recommendations to support project goals and objectives.
Develops and implements detailed work plans for projects and policy/program initiatives ensuring strong linkages with other internal and external stakeholders.
Gathers, maintains, and stores related literature and research material in accordance with the Region policies.
Gathers, synthesizes, analyzes and reviews complex data from multiple sources. Prepares and drafts specialized briefings, briefing notes, council reports and presentations on relevant policies, processes, programs and special projects for the senior management and staff.
Liaises with management and staff to provide advice, briefings, presentations etc., as required.
Prepares and coordinates briefing notes; council reports; and responses to issues from stakeholders with appropriate escalation, when required.
Participates in focus groups, workshops, etc., and facilitates discussions on Department initiatives as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Department objectives.
Maintains critical awareness of evolving issues by participating in committees and planning activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Environmental Sciences or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three (3) years' demonstrated experience in policy and planning and project management advisory experience leading multistakeholder projects and programs in a public sector environment.
Demonstrated knowldege of research and evaluation methods, including experience interpreting and reporting statistical, demographic and socioeconomic data, and writing detailed reports and proposals.
Demonstrated project management knowledge and experience to lead and coordinate multiple project teams including internal and external stakeholders.
Experience conducting extensive literature reviews, including the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, userfriendly, relevant explanations for a varied audience.
Demonstrated ability in the Region's core competencies.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to prepare presentations, briefing notes and documents for senior management.
Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze, synthesize and develop policy options, interpret legislation, and complex reports, and develop recommendations for a range of business initiatives.
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, MS Project, SharePoint, and database software.
Ability to work efficiently and independently to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required.
Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.