Location: Hybrid with 1 day/week at 90 Eglington Avenue East, Toronto
Work Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
Employment Type: Hourly Contract for up to 16 weeks
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: June 3, 2024
Deadline to Apply: May 24, 2024 At 5PM
Be the Spark! Join our passionate Government Relations team and help us to achieve great things in our community!
The Government Relations Research Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Government Relations team in developing and implementing effective strategies to engage with government officials and stakeholders. This position focuses on conducting research and analysis to inform and enhance government partnerships, including researching funding opportunities, analyzing policy changes, drafting briefing notes, and supporting the participation of YMCA staff at external meetings and events. Additionally, the position involves research related to the YMCA's municipal strategy, including an analysis of the municipalities we operate in.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct research, analyze policy and prepare briefing materials to support government outreach opportunities.
- Collect feedback on legislative and regulatory changes and contribute to the development of policy submissions.
- Prepare YMCA staff for external meetings with government officials.
- Support the Government Relations team in conducting research related to the YMCA's municipal strategy.
- Monitor and summarize relevant government initiatives, legislation, and debates that could impact the YMCA's operations and strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with other YMCA departments to ensure alignment of government relations strategies with overall organizational goals and priorities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
You bring:
Position Requirement:
- Post-secondary education in political science, public administration, business administration, public policy or social sciences
- Knowledge or previous experience with government relations, policy development, or research is an asset.
- Proficiency with personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and internet search engines.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complicated issues into plain language that can be easily understood.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented and conscientious, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here .
Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light , which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
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