POLICY & PLANNING ADVISOR

City of Toronto • $115K — $160K *

Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Post-secondary education in relevant fields such as Public Administration or Environmental Studies, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in policy research and intergovernmental analysis with a focus on strategic recommendations.
Proven ability to manage diverse projects from inception to implementation independently.
Experience in drafting strategic advice and reports for senior management on complex policy issues.
Background in researching legislation and assessing its impact on organizational operations.
Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and assessing complex issues.
Excellent relationship management and communication skills with experience in collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement detailed plans and recommend policies for program specific needs.
Manage projects ensuring effective teamwork, high quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Draft responses and guide the creation of policy documents and briefs.
Conduct research considering corporate policies and government initiatives in relevant fields.
Control project expenditures within approved budget limits.
Provide strategic advice to the Director and Senior Management on key research and initiatives.
Draft and develop presentations on important intergovernmental and divisional initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plan.
Generous vacation leave and paid time off.
Professional development opportunities and training.
Pension plan with employer contributions.
Flexible work hours and remote work options.

Full Job Description

Job ID: 65372
Job Category: Policy Planning & Research
Division & Section: Environment, Climate & Forestry, Policy Planning & Program Enablement
Work Location: 65 Front St. W.
Job Type & Duration: Temporary (24 Months), Full Time
Salary Range: $115,672.00 - $160,649.00
Hiring Zone: $127,728.00 - $138,484.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 30-Jun-2026 to 14-Jul-2026

To provide senior level strategic advice, manage issues, develop and analyze policy options for the consideration of the Executive Director and Senior Management team and co-ordinate and lead intergovernmental activities and initiatives related to divisional priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements.
Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
Drafts responses and provides guidance in the development of briefs, policy documents and other material.
Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
Consults and provides strategic advice to the Director, ECF and Senior Management team regarding research, reports, relevant key activities from other levels of government and corporate initiatives.
Drafts/develops presentations for the Director, EFC on intergovernmental, corporate/cluster/divisional initiatives and/or other required topics.
Provides research and analysis on a wide range of municipal issues.
Develops options for policies, management practices, performance measures and recommends changes to support management functions and improve intergovernmental processes and activities.
Drafts reports for the Director, ECF, on corporate and cluster/divisional issues, projects and related matters.
Deals with confidential and sensitive information affecting operations, assets and resources.
Analyzes the potential impact of proposed legislation and regulations and recommends changes to operational policies or procedures to comply with any changes in legal mandates.
Manages input into the City's Agenda Management System and attends strategic meetings to ensure the interests of Division(s) are represented in a coordinated fashion.
Reviews and analyzes Council and Committee agendas, reports, including in-camera and decisions identifying items for the Senior Management Team that will impact on operations and initiates necessary action to respond to these items. Maintains records regarding outstanding reports.
Maintains a continuous and thorough knowledge of current corporate and other clusters issues and initiatives.
Provides liaison between the City Manager's Office and General Managers/Executive Directors, Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Participates on various Committees and Task Forces as a cluster/divisional representative.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Post-secondary education in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. training with Indigenous knowledge keepers and Elders).
Considerable experience conducting policy research, analysis and evaluation, with an emphasis on intergovernmental focus, including the development of strategic recommendations, policy options and implementation plans.
Considerable experience in handling multiple and diverse projects from inception through implementation with minimal directions, and the ability to initiate, coordinate and manage the implementation of creative solutions.
Experience providing strategic advice, briefing materials, reports and presentations to senior management and executive leadership on complex organizational, operational and policy matters.
Experience researching and analyzing federal, provincial and local legislation, regulations, Council directives and emerging issues, and assessing their potential impacts on organizational policies, programs and operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues, interpret information from multiple sources and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, consultation and relationship management skills, with experience building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with senior leaders, government agencies, boards, commissions and federal, provincial external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Knowledge of federal, provincial, municipal government structures, governance processes, Council decision-making frameworks and public sector policy development practices is considered an asset.
Ability to handle confidential, politically sensitive and time-sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism, judgment and discretion.

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