POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TPH

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 50528
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services
Work Location: 277 Victoria Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $ 102,155 -$ 135,815 Annually;PSG:TM1541; Wage Grade:7
Shift Information: Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 29-Oct-2024 to 12-Nov-2024
Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Policy Development Officer participates as a member of the team developing and implementing major policy initiatives that cut across Toronto Public Health portfolios and/or involve multi-sectoral collaborations with other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO:

• A Master’s degree in public health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in policy analysis, planning and development as it relates to mental health promotion and substance use.
• Considerable experience in community engagement and relationship-building with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in project management including project design, development and implementation.
• Proficiency with a variety of computerized office systems including, MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize information into clear and concise messages and prepare and deliver presentations, coupled with political acuity.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects utilizing excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

• Provides leadership, project management and policy support for policy development and implementation of recommendations related to Toronto Public Health and City of Toronto organizational priorities
• Conducts and/or integrates research into planning processes ensuring they take into account evidence and developments within the field, community needs, corporate policies and practices and legislation
• Monitors current social, economic and political issues that impact Toronto Public Health organizational priorities to ensure awareness of existing and evolving issues and concerns, and facilitate the development of strategic responses
• Formulates and presents reports and recommendations to senior management
• Prepares Board of Health reports and briefing notes, as required
• Maintains close and effective relationships with other City divisions, other levels of government, and external stakeholders to advance policy development that responds to Toronto Public Health and City of Toronto organizational priorities
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Develops and implements strategies to advance health equity, in collaboration with other Toronto Public Health portfolios and City of Toronto partners