• Job ID: 35882
• Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
• Division & Section: Children’s Services, ChildSvcs Service System Plng&Policy Dev
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (12 months)
• Hourly Rate: $42.72 – $46.81, TF0302, Wage Grade 13
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 12-Apr-2023 to 25-Apr-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Children’s Services Consultant in Service Planning and Policy, the Research Analyst 1 is responsible for researching and analyzing information and data for policy development and planning to support program development and service integration for improved health and wellbeing of children and families.

• Conducts research involving collection of information from various sources such as other levels of government, other divisions and community agencies; conducts literature searches; utilizes other social, economic, and scientific research methods to inform practice; and develops and administers surveys, questionnaires and other tools on an as-needed-basis.
• Works closely with TCS Consultants to develop tools, processes, reports and datasets that support the planning of Toronto’s early years and child care system.
• Uses data analysis, mapping, or visualization software to support planning decisions.
• Helps organize stakeholder meetings, including preparing draft materials, where appropriate.
• Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing tools, policies and services and in the development of theories, concepts and objectives for divisional initiatives.
• Provides policy analysis and research support on a broad range of related issues.
• Writes reports for Council based on research. Documents findings, supporting data, recommendations and theories.
• Prepares and co-ordinates briefs and summary reports on subjects such as legislative changes, research information and implications of findings.  Prepares abstracts and summaries of studies using a range of analytical techniques such as statistical, economic and scientific.
• Attends meetings with staff, networks with other divisions, and different levels of government and community agencies.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in the area of social sciences (e.g., social work, public policy, sociology/social psychology, economics) or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in conducting research, analysis, interpreting large volumes of data, summarizing findings, including writing and presenting findings to internal and external audiences.
3. Experience with Excel, using data analysis/statistical software, or electronic database management.

You must also have:

• Knowledge and skills in survey design and qualitative or quantitative research methodology and practices, including familiarity with appropriate software analysis packages.
• Strong organizational and human relations skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to empathize and motivate individuals and groups.
• Patience and tact and the ability to earn the trust of others.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, including engaging all stakeholders in problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to prepare reports and summarize statistics.
• Well-developed verbal communication and presentation skills both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to undertake research with individuals and groups, using appropriate approaches and methodologies.

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Accommodation

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