Senior Program Analyst
Senior Program Analyst
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Job Description
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 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 Programand 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
Reporting to the Manager Policy and Planning is responsible for providingpolicy support and strategic advice to the Department; interpreting federal and provincial legislation and regulations monitoring and assessing impact on Regional policies and practices including planning initiatives and providing advice on performance measurement; researching developing and analyzing innovative and strategic policies and programs to respond to human services agencies and community needs; preparing environmental scans; and developing cross-functional linkages to ensure that policies and programs align with Department Provincial and Federal goals; preparing briefing notes and committee reports.
This position primarily supports the Regions long-term care homes operations and requires awareness of long-term care sector issues and trends as well as knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and its regulations.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Develops and implements work plans for program policy and strategies ensuring strong linkages with other Branches and stakeholders.
- Develops program policies and implementation strategies for initiatives.
- Develops and executes program evaluations managing both internal and external resources.
- Researches analyzes and evaluates social economic legislation and policies in a local and provincial context and evaluates applicability to the Department clients and community agencies and identifying best practices for inclusion in Regional program proposals.
- Gathers and analyzes information and data on program and services related issues; prepares presentations impact and options analysis environmental scans and statistical reports; monitors and reviews data to identify trends and develop community and Branch strategies.
- Prepares updates reports and develops statements program proposals and interpretation background materials briefing notes and presentations required by Management and Senior Management
- Develops strategic linkages with provincial governments sector organizations community agencies the private sector and local/regional municipalities to share information and develop effective program policies and partnerships.
- Represents the Branch and Department on external task forces and committees with community agencies federal provincial municipal/regional governments and other stakeholders as directed.
- Develops and implements and monitors corporate reporting mechanism and compliance monitoring framework for related programs.
- Works with Department management and Regional staff to support the meeting of compliance requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration Planning or Social Sciences or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in a municipal or provincial public policy development sector with responsibilities in leading complex project initiatives and program/policy development.
- Knowledge of provincial legislative regulatory and policy framework and ability to interpret and translate into policy and policy options for the Department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary social research and evaluation methods including experience interpreting and reporting statistical demographic and socio-economic data and writing detailed reports and proposals.
- Knowledge of budget process and business planning.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications such as word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software applications as well as Internet research abilities.
- Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze and synthesize policy and data reports interpret legislation and complex reports and develop recommendations for a wide range of community services and social planning initiatives.
- Demonstrated project management and leadership negotiation and presentation skills to develop cross-functional internal and external community partnerships.
- Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient manner as required.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
