Senior Policy Analyst (Senior Program Analyst)

Senior Policy Analyst (Senior Program Analyst)

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary assignment length : 8 months

Type of Position : a Replacement

Start Date : Per hour

Salary Grade : $59.13 - $64.28

Department : York Region → Community & Health Services → Strategies and Partnerships

Location : Strategies&Partnerships Branch - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

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 that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.Local 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 Canada’s 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 an employee health care spending account, access to a 24 / 7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and / or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re 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.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Social Policy, is responsible for providing policy development, coordination, integration, strategic advice and expertise on cross-branch, Department-wide projects and emerging social policy issues; interpreting and analyzing federal and provincial legislation and regulations, monitoring and assessing impact on Regional policies and practices, including planning initiatives and providing advice on performance measurement; branch coordination functions to advance strategic priorities; developing relationships and collaborating with external / community -facing partners; researching, developing and analyzing innovative and strategic policies and programs to respond to human services, agencies and community needs; overseeing research projects; 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 and memos.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 35

Scheduled Shifts : Operational Hours

Close Date : February 2, 2026

# of Hires Needed : 1

Union : CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5 : 00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.

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