Department Community Services
Division Community Standards
Section Policy and Licensing
Job Grade SEA35 Grade 04
Rate of Pay $60,803.00 - $71,526.00 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Employee Group SEA
Replacement/New Position New Hire
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 10/06/2023
Application Deadline 10/23/2023
Position Summary
The Policy Researcher performs a range of tasks, with a focus on research and data analysis, to support various by-law review projects, including assisting with public consultation, the development and amendment of by-laws, and monitoring the implementation of changes from any by-law updates.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all research required for the creation of new by-laws or the amendment of existing by-laws, including the collection and analysis of statistics and data, public consultation, municipal bench-marking, and best practices investigations, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitors and reports on relevant trends and issues impacting by-laws and licensing policies through literature reviews and media monitoring.
- Maintain a database (by-law catalogue) with up-to-date information on by-law and licensing-related issues.
- Collect and analyze feedback from stakeholders.
- Prepare tables, charts, and presentations to easily convey complex information and present them to internal staff as required.
- Assist with the drafting of reports to Council regarding by-law amendments and the development of by-laws.
- Assist with the organization and facilitation of workshops and/or working groups, as required.
- Act as a backup to the Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems Screening Officer to perform AMPS screening reviews.
- Acts as backup for the licensing clerk and licensing and sign coordinator as required.
- Work with the Communications Division to update public communications materials and promote awareness around new and revised by-laws and policies.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in a relevant discipline related to public policy, planning, or municipal enforcement
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Broad general understanding of all areas of municipal enforcement
- Understanding of municipal government operation and organization
- Ability to collect, summarize, and analyze data, including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel to organize and present data.
- Experience in writing reports to the council regarding policy issues
- Good understanding of broader legislative requirements affecting municipal enforcement
- Good understanding of the City of Richmond Hill By-laws
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in customer service, teamwork, initiative, accountability, and adaptability
- Project management training or experience is an asset.
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing.
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service.
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
$60,803.00 - $71,526.00 Annual
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