The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is seeking a Policy Analyst to develop policy documents, conduct advanced financial and data analysis, and provide advice to senior decision makers on municipal grant policy. The successful candidate will have a related university degree and 4 years of related experience, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
Requirements
- Develop policy documents, briefing materials, and advice for senior decision makers on municipal grant policy
- Conduct advanced financial and data analysis, visualization and data storytelling to support policy options, program changes, and new initiatives
- Conduct research, analysis, and environmental scanning to identify emerging policy issues
- Design policy options that balance stakeholder interests with provincial government objectives
- Support stakeholder engagement to understand and assess municipal and partner perspectives
- Provide advice and recommendations on complex grant policy and intergovernmental issues
- Develop recommendations for new grant programs and changes to existing policies and programs
- Prepare briefing notes, options, and recommendations for senior leadership review
- Contribute to development of program guidelines and administrative agreements
- Prepare reports on grant allocations and funded projects for senior management and stakeholders
- Respond to inquiries from the Minister’s Office, MLAs, internal partners, and external stakeholders using reporting and data tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel, grant systems)
- Advanced data analysis expertise, including data cleaning, modeling, validation, and integration
- Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel Power Query/Power Pivot)
- Ability to provide clear, evidence based policy advice and recommendations to senior decision makers
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including building analytical models, dashboards, and visualizations
- Ability to explain complex grant programs, policies, and underlying principles to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and issues management skills, using innovative and creative approaches to assess impacts and develop solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to non technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently or within a team in a fast paced environment
- Experience supporting or leading stakeholder consultation processes and developing consultation materials
- Strong research skills to support grant program implementation, performance measurement, and improved reporting
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
