Manager, Policy, Programs and Partnerships
Manager, Policy, Programs and Partnerships
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24-05-2025
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for managing the development and delivery of assigned areas of responsibility. Responsible for development and implementation of policies/programs/strategic initiatives; and cultivation and promotion of strategic relationships and partnerships to advance priorities and objectives related to human services and the achievement of strong caring safe communities.
This position is responsible for managing the development and delivery of assigned areas of responsibility. Responsible for development and implementation of policies/programs/strategic initiatives; and cultivation and promotion of strategic relationships and partnerships to advance priorities and objectives related to human services and the achievement of strong caring safe communities.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of policies programs and partnerships for assigned areas of responsibility
- Manages the development and oversees implementation of work plans to achieve objectives including any required research stakeholder engagement analysis options and recommendations negotiation and management of competing priorities.
- Provides leadership for the delivery and administration of policies programs and initiatives including ensuring compliance with pertinent legislation/regulations/guidelines and alignment with policy direction management and resolution of issues engagement with stakeholders and reporting and analysis of outcomes.
- Monitors assesses and analyzes factors that impact policies programs and partnerships; and proactively advises on actions to ensure continued achievement of objectives.
- Manages continuous improvement efforts to ensure policies/programs/partnerships remain responsive efficiently and effectively administered and reflective of best practice including overseeing reviews identifying and development of improvements and implementing any changes
- Manages relationships and cultivates partnership opportunities including funding/resource opportunities with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively deliver on and achieve priorities and objectives
- Provides leadership to the development and administration of contracts and agreements to support implementation of assigned policies/programs/partnerships ensuring adherence to obligations commitments expectations etc.
- Provides leadership to the formation development and/or management of committees working groups forums etc. as required and assigned including committees of Regional Council.
- Represents and stewards interests on internal and external committees boards tables etc. and interfaces with other orders of government as required.
- Accountable for all aspects of budget and work plans related to assigned portfolio.
- Manages development of/input to reports briefing notes presentations etc.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Social Sciences Public or Business Administration or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years demonstrated relevant experience in policy development program administration and relationship management with partners that include community organizations and other governments and demonstrated two (2) years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
- Strong knowledge of and demonstrated ability in strategic planning change management design process and implementation strategies and management of funding and other partnership agreements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation Standards Acts and Regulations.
- Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership and corporate core competencies.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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