Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsTO. A big ol’ batch for you after a couple weeks off for us. This edition marks our ten-year anniversary of PolicyJobs Toronto.💥In honour of that we’re throwing it back to 2016 when it all began. You just had to be there. ⏪⏪
Ten years ago we posted the following jobs. Where are they now? If you had, currently have, posted or otherwise have a story to share about these roles in August 2016, we want to hear from you.
Senior Analyst, Federal Policy (Ontario Region) - Pembina Institute
Manager, Canada Policy - Amazon
Future of Canada Centre (3 positions) - Deloitte
Research Officer - Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Legislative Library and Research Services)
Policy Analyst (2 positions) - Ontario Ministry of Finance, Provincial-Local Finance
Project Manager - Compute Ontario
Manager, Strategic Foresight and Planning - Government of Alberta (Edmonton 😕)
Research Coordinator - University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work
The most momentous event of 2016: our first policy jobs newsletter📰🎉
PokemonGO: here’s a nuanced take on its joys but also some recent tensions📱
It was a good year for TV. High Maintenance came out, as did Stranger Things📺
Hotline Bling was a good part of 2016? Right? Right??📞
The Paris Agreement came into effect!😥
… and city council approved the Bloor bike lane pilot!💀
The jays won the division series, with a postseason run featuring one of toronto’s greatest sports moments, a walk-off homerun from Edwin Encarnacion in extra innings to win the wild card series⚾
The Manager, Policy Prototyping Unit will lead a highly collaborative team of five professionals in the PPU who have expertise spanning policy, consulting, service design, digital transformation, and innovation. The PPU is one of three units in the Delivery Planning and Implementation Support Branch (DPISB), and the Manager and the PPU will work closely with colleagues to help deliver upon government priorities, assess impact and advance implementation progress.🧩🏛️
Salary: $110,638.00 - $155,942.00
The Manager, Policy and Industry Affairs contributes to the overall success of Government Affairs team through research, monitoring, writing and advocacy to support to the goals, plans and initiatives of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The Manager will conduct detailed research and analysis of complex business and public policy issues, concisely synthesizing large amounts of information and communicating summaries, positions and recommendations in simple, concrete terms; and contribute to the development and response of Bank-wide public policy objectives, by working with internal stakeholders to identify and assess policy and regulatory trends and threats in countries with Bank operations.🏦📊
Salary: not listed.
The Programs & Policy Senior Manager will oversee Climate Caucus’ research and community programs, including honing current offerings and designing new initiatives based on needs of local elected leaders across the country. You’ll conceptualize how to meet emerging policy and programming needs, manage the development of resources that meet these needs, and collaborate with our warm, ambitious team to help deepen both the impact and reach of these programs.🌎📋
Salary: $75,000—$80,000
The Manager, Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations play a pivotal role in developing and executing Hydro One's external partnerships strategy, with primary responsibility for managing the company's portfolio of industry association memberships, advocacy sponsorships, conferences, and stakeholder events. This role is responsible for identifying and maximizing opportunities to strengthen Hydro One's presence, influence, and thought leadership across the energy and electricity sector, ensuring investments in partnerships and sponsorships deliver measurable value and align with corporate priorities.⚡🤝
Salary: $110,500.00-143,000.00
This is a senior, strategic role for a seasoned public affairs professional with deep Queen's Park experience and/or a strong track record of advising public leaders and executives on matters of public policy, strategic communications, and/or issues management. Experience working in the health and/or life sciences sector would be an asset. The Director owns key client relationships, shapes practice growth, supports mentorship and upskilling of team members, and partners with senior leaders and advisors at the firm to drive client priorities and firm profile, while providing hands-on strategic counsel on the province's health policy files.🏛️🩺
Salary: $125,000-140,000
The Executive Assistant will manage the Government House Leader’s calendar, meetings, events, and daily priorities; coordinate meetings, including logistics, briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up; review and prioritize meeting requests, invitations, correspondence, and scheduling demands; prepare briefing materials, schedules, correspondence, and documentation; coordinate travel, transportation, accommodations, and itineraries; and serve as a key point of contact for MPPs, ministerial offices, legislative staff, stakeholders, constituency offices, and the public.📅🏛️
Salary: $55,000–$70,000
The Manager, Government Relations serves as a trusted advisor and relationship manager, working collaboratively across the organization to monitor emerging policy developments, identify opportunities and risks, and engage government stakeholders on issues that impact Hydro One, its customers, and the broader energy sector. This role contributes to the development and execution of government relations strategies that strengthen Hydro One’s reputation, support business objectives, and help advance public policy outcomes aligned with the company’s long-term vision.🤝⚡
Salary: $89,250.00-115,500.00
Reporting to the Vice President, Research, research directors collaborate with IRPP staff and external partners to produce high quality, rigorous, relevant research and mobilize knowledge to inform public debate and government policy decisions. The research director will be responsible for: leading research that aligns with the IRPP’s strategic direction and research projects, in consultation with the VP Research; engaging with experts, governments, and stakeholders to understand issues and policy options, and to communicate research findings; and ensuring publications meet the IRPP’s high standards for quality and relevance through literature review, data analysis, peer review and engagement.📚📈
Salary: $100,000 to $125,000
The Manager, Business Council of Toronto (BCT) Implementation, supports the planning, coordination, and execution of the Council’s strategic priorities and engagement activities. Working closely with the Director, Policy and Committee Relations, this role provides project management, secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and operational assistance to ensure the effective delivery of Council initiatives. This position is suited to a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing projects involving senior executives, government officials, and business leaders.🏙️🤝
Salary: $75,000 to $110,000
The Policy Development Officer is a key strategic role for a politically savvy, action-oriented professional with strong policy, research, and relationship-building expertise. Reporting to the team Manager or designate, the position leads strategic and operational policy development, program design, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives that support program, unit, and divisional priorities. With strong policy development, writing, research, facilitation, project management, and relationship-building skills, the successful candidate will help translate strategy into action—strengthening service quality, accountability, and results across Toronto’s housing and homelessness prevention system.🏠📋
Salary: $105,241.00 - $160,649.00
The AVP, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, Canada has responsibility for Sun Life Canada’s advocacy, regulatory / public policy engagement in support of Sun Life Health & Group Retirement Services. This mandate requires an expert-level understanding of the Canadian political landscape at both the federal and provincial level to properly understand how to successfully engage with political parties of all stripes and across all regions.🌐🏛️
Salary: $145 000 - $235,000
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, the Senior Advisor will: support the development, implementation, and monitoring of corporate strategic and business plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities; develop and monitor performance measures, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting frameworks to track progress against strategic objectives; and coordinate corporate planning, performance reporting, and enterprise-wide initiatives that advance organizational effectiveness and strategic priorities.🎯📊
Salary: $103,517 - $129,393
The Policy Analyst will: identify and document access and privacy developments in Ontario’s public sector landscape and other jurisdictions; provide policy and analysis to help develop policy positions and recommendations related to FIPPA, MFIPPA and Part X of the CYFSA, and other Ontario public-sector laws affecting privacy and transparency; coordinate and engage in contacts with key internal and external partner groups; and lead or support priority IPC policy initiatives.🔐📑
Salary: $84,478 - $124,487
Operating as an individual contributor and trusted advisor, the incumbent monitors and analyzes the external public-policy environment, translates emerging legislative and regulatory developments into clear implications for the Bank, and develops and executes advocacy strategies that support EQ Bank's purpose, strategy, and reputation as Canada's Challenger Bank. The role works closely with the Office of the CEO, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners in Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Communications to ensure the Bank speaks with a unified, credible, and well-informed voice in the public-policy arena.🏦🏛️
Salary: not listed.
The Vice President, Health Systems Partnerships, Research and Advocacy is a member of LHF's executive leadership team and plays a central role in advancing the organization's mission, strategic priorities, credibility, influence and impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President leads a diverse portfolio spanning programs and health-system improvement, research and scientific leadership, public affairs and advocacy, health-system partnerships, data strategy, professional education, and stakeholder engagement.🫁🤝
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
The Policy Development Officer will join an exceptional team of diverse and enthusiastic policy and research professionals committed to maintaining the safety and vibrancy of Toronto's communities. If you're a collaborative, innovative thinker with a passion for public policy, are curious and enthusiastic, and have a drive to advance high-impact policies and programs, this is the opportunity for you!🏛️📋
Salary: $105,241.00 - $160,649.00
Reporting to the Program Director, Strategic Program Support, the Project Coordinator will coordinate City activities related to transit expansion. In this role, staff will liaise and facilitate effective communication and coordination between City of Toronto divisions, Toronto Transit Commission, Metrolinx, Ministry of Transportation, and other stakeholders, as required for the implementation of one or more of the following projects, the Waterfront East Rapid Transit Line, Scarborough East Rapid Transit, GO Expansion, and/or SmartTrack. This includes working with a multi-disciplinary team of internal and external stakeholders to support the management of agreement negotiation, governance functions, and reporting to City Council.🚇🏗️
Salary: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00
The Communications & Public Affairs Specialist will manage the writing, development and posting of accessible communications and marketing content (English and French), including social media posts, videos, and blog posts; manage relationships with design consultants in the continuous updates to, and development of, the CBA website, association brand materials, and member portal; maintain the association’s communications and events calendar; and execute association communications campaigns, manage campaign budgets and assist in communications strategy development to further association objectives. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: erich@canadianbeverage.ca.📣🥤
Salary: not listed.
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