Senior Policy Advisor and Policy AdvisorMinistry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Housing Division
- Community Housing and Homelessness Policy Branch Position(s) language: 3 Temporary (18 months with a possible extension) Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your policy development, research, and analytical skills?If so, bring these skills to the Community Housing and Homelessness Policy Branch at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing where you will provide advanced policy analysis, research, and business planning in support of strategic housing policy initiatives.

About Us
These positions are in the Community Housing Equity and Supply Unit and the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Unit.
Community Housing Equity and Supply UnitThe Community Housing Equity and Supply Unit leads policy development aimed at maintaining existing supply, increasing recent supply, protecting the quality of community housing, and the implementation of an equity lens across housing-specific policies and programs. Through stakeholder engagement and coordination across partner ministries and the federal government, the unit contributes strategic and technical advice and planning on a diverse range of files related to community housing such as energy, insurance, etc. Moreover, to maintain and grow the existing supply of community housing, the unit manages legacy community housing projects and is responsible for the renewal and administration of social and supportive housing mortgages.
Homelessness and Supportive Housing UnitThe Homelessness and Supportive Housing Unit is responsible for developing coordinated policies to address homelessness in Ontario and works across government to improve the supportive housing system in the province. Formulate strategies, policy and program analysis, policy options,



and a recommended course of action to address issues of housing and homelessness in Ontario. Provide project leadership, management and/or participation in the development and evaluation of strategic housing policies, program design, regulations and/or legislation which address a range of issues within Ontario's housing and homelessness system. Liaise and participate in cross-divisional and ministry research studies and projects related to affordable housing, community housing, supportive housing and homelessness. Prepare and brief senior management and decision-makers on policy options, analysis and recommendations. knowledge and experience in policy and program development, particularly in the area of community and supportive housing. program analysis skills to evaluate and develop strategic policy and program initiatives. the ability to assess policy and make recommendations for positive change. the ability to provide input to policy and program development and implementation. Technical KnowledgeYou have: knowledge of the various public and private stakeholders in the land use planning, development and housing sectors. an understanding of the governance and infrastructure of municipal governments and agencies. the ability to interpret and apply relevant programs, policies, legislation and regulations impacting the housing sector Research, Analysis and Problem-SolvingYou have:



research skills to conduct environment scans, trends, gaps and needs analysis, undertake qualitative/quantitative analysis, and comparative analysis of options, impacts, and best practices. good judgment and tact to recommend strategic directions and approaches to issue resolution as well as research, develop and formulate policy options and analyses. Project Management You have project management experience to plan and lead project teams, including providing guidance and advice to team members. Consultation and partnership building skills to establish productive relationships across the OPS and with various levels of government and housing providers and advocacy groups on program and policy development issues. Consensus-building, mediation and negotiation skills to gain support for ministry policy and program initiatives. Presentation, persuasion and communication skills to prepare, present, and explain ideas/analyses, and to provide policy advice. Written communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, analyses, Cabinet submissions, briefing materials and correspondence How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring process

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