Career Opportunities: Policy Consultant, Anti-Racism (11605)

Career Opportunity

Our Diversity Department is seeking a Policy Consultant, Anti-Racism to join their team!

What You Will Do?

Reporting to the Manager, Racial Equity Office, you will provide key leadership for the development and application of policy, and associated processes at the TTC.  As Policy Consultant, Anti-Racism, you will create and update policies and processes to ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency as well as alignment of policy and processes to organizational objectives.  To this end, you will analyze HR data, metrics, and statistics, and apply this data to make recommendations related to policies and processes which impact recruitment and retention and will ensure legal compliance. You will contribute strong analytical and conceptual thinking, research skills and expertise in stakeholder engagement to a smart and dynamic team.

• You will develop, update and implement policy and related processes.
• Makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture.
• Coordinate strategic policy development in collaboration with a range of stakeholders and provide advice and support in the application of policy development at the TTC.
• You will analyze data, metrics, and statistics, and make recommendations related to policies and processes.
• You will work closely with subject matter experts to develop policy and to ensure that associated processes are efficient.
• Act as a key point of contact and business partner across the TTC to provide consultation, advice and support on policies and related processes.
• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• You will be required to participate in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background including University Degree, or College Diploma in a related discipline (i.e., Public Policy & Administration, Human Resources) or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your application will demonstrate considerable experience in strategic policy development and planning, policy analysis, process improvement and program evaluation.
• Your experience working with a variety of stakeholders in the formulation of policy, process, analysis and/or research is required.
• Project management experience, managing complex assignments from inception through to implementation with minimal direction while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests, and resolving conflicts is required.
• Your application will demonstrate exceptional conceptual ability and capacity to develop creative solutions to complex operating, policy and evaluating problems.
• An exceptional level of communication skills with a particular emphasis on writing ability is essential to your success in this role.
• Familiarity with government legislation in the areas of Human Resources, Human Rights as well as Occupational Health and Safety is required.
• Your application will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees. 

What Skills Do You Bring?

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve. 
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities. 

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.