Housing Planning and Policy Analyst (Two-Year Temporary) (County of Wellington)

 
This position reports directly to the Director of Housing and is responsible for research, analysis, and policy development for affordable/social housing/homelessness policy, strategies and programme initiatives of the County of Wellington Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM).
 
The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Undergraduate degree in public policy or related public administration.
• Over three years of related experience in public policy administration and human services, with social housing preferred. 
• Experience with procedures development, research and related policy analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the interrelationships between various levels of government, including Municipal/Provincial and Federal Housing Service Programmes and related legislation and requirements.
• Ability to recommend changes to established methods or procedures, such as providing recommendations for changes to systems and policies for social housing initiatives.
• Application of knowledge to analyze complex issues required.
• Ability to facilitate and engage with cross-sector functional groups.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including developing and delivering presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software.
• Knowledge of community agencies would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence (minimum G2 Class) and access to a reliable vehicle.
• All new or rehired employees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and agreement of the County of Wellington vaccination requirement, prior to commencing employment.

This position offers a benefit package and a salary range of: $69,323.80 - $80,808.00 (2022 Union Compensation Grid), based on a 35 hour work week.
   
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, clearly marked Posting #222-22 by Friday, July 8 at 12:00 pm.
 
ATTENTION: HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9. E: careers@wellington.ca or F: 519.837.8882. Please respond by one method of application only. No phone calls please. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.