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Job Location drjobs

Newmarket - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Program Manager Community Investments Community Capacity Policy and Partnerships Unit and is responsible for researching providing advice support and development of public policies emerging legislation industry practices various human services related initiatives at York Region and across its nine municipalities; project management including developing and coordinating policies and programs coordinating and management of engagement activities with stakeholders; developing stakeholder relationships that foster collaboration and innovation; budgeting financial reporting and planning; supporting Branch projects; developing written information and materials for presentations.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Researches develops and recommends policy affecting the department branch and unit and be able to make appropriate and accurate recommendations including policy recommendations that reflects the connections to the various work.
  • Assesses the changing social economic fiscal and political environments and advises the Department on policy or program implications.
  • Recommends viable solutions and implementation strategies.
  • Provides support to management to develop and implement policybusiness plans monitors and provides progress updates.
  • Prepares reports and correspondence as required and attends committees and meetings related to work assignments such as but not limited to work involving the Human Services Planning Board of York Region.
  • Provides project management including conceptualizing work planning resourcing and evaluating various shortterm projects; procurement and management of external resources as required.
  • Leads various components of committee boards and working group support as assigned.
  • Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration Political Science Planning or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum three 3 years experience in project management policy analysis planning or human services experience leading multistakeholder projects and programs in a public sector environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of project management principles concepts practices methods and legislation.
  • Knowledge of policy programs relevant legislation and the implications of political and environmental influences that affect the delivery and funding of housing.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multipartner projects.



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