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The John Howard Society of Ontario (JHS Ontario) invites applications from individuals for the position of Director of Policy.

JHS Ontario is a well-established and agile social purpose organization with a mission of effective, just & humane responses to crime and its causes. We are innovators and leaders in non-partisan research, evidence-based programming and policy development in the justice sector specializing in bridging the gap between analysis and frontline service delivery. By collaborating closely with the 19 John Howard Society Local Offices across Ontario, JHS Ontario’s team of analysts and researchers develops policy positions that truly reflects the needs of each community, advances those positions to governments and other organizations, educates the public on the critical issues, and evaluates program efficacy to guide future work.

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for aligning and amplifying JHS Ontario’s efforts in policy and advocacy based on insights from our research and programs as well as current affairs and external events.





This position is located in downtown Toronto and operates in a hybrid work environment , offering a combination of remote and in-office work at 35 hours per week. This is a 12-month maternity leave contract position. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada.

EEO Statement and Accessibility JHS Ontario embraces diversity and equity and is committed to building a staff team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. JHS Ontario provides an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to candidates with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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📌 Director of Policy – Mat Leave (Ontario)
🏢 John Howard Society
📍 Ontario