We're looking for a Policy & Planning Assistant to join the office of City Councillor Jaye Robinson, Ward 15 – Don Valley West.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Policy & Planning Assistant will provide research and policy support to the Councillor on city-wide and local issues.

Key Qualifications

· Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and attention to detail;

· Strong organizational and time management skills;

· Experience managing diverse projects and responsibilities concurrently;

· Resourcefulness, dynamism and problem-solving; and,

· The ability to work independently without direction and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate should also be web-savvy, up-to-date on current events, and a strategic thinker.

Education: Minimum requirement – Bachelor's degree. A Postgraduate degree in a related field is an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Monitor policy matters that impact the Councillor and constituency, and identify possible policy solutions and opportunities;

· Assist the Chief of Staff in preparing the Councillor for City Council, Board, and Committee meetings;

· Review and summarize relevant reports and documents for the Councillor;

· Manage stakeholder relations on policy and planning matters;

· Track policy matters of interest and alert members of the team as required;

· Prepare speeches and notes for local and city-wide events;

· Ensure the Councillor is prepared with the required briefing material for events and meetings;

· Coordinate and prepare the Councillor for community consultation meetings on planning files;

· Work directly with residents to strategize, identify issues, and answer questions about the planning process;

· Organize and lead meetings with residents, City staff, external stakeholders, and/or the Councillor as necessary;

· Act as a front-line staff in managing day-to-day inquiries from residents;

· Correspond with relevant City staff to ensure resident concerns are addressed in a timely manner;

· Ensure all correspondence with constituents and City staff is recorded and logged in the internal database.

The position is full-time and starts in January 2023.

Hybrid work. All team members are expected to work 1-2 days in-office per week and have the option to work from home on the remaining days. Office is located in City Hall, 100 Queen Street West.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,724.87-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

Expected start date: 2023-01-02

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