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Job Posting: Policy Analyst, Executive Office, Full-time, Permanent

Company Profile

The College of Dietitians of Ontario (the “College) is the regulatory body established by the provincial government to regulate the practice of over 4,500 dietitians in Ontario in the interest of the public and public safety. The College ensures that registered dietitians in Ontario provide safe, ethical, and competent care, and are accountable for maintaining the standards of professional practice.

The College is operating on a remote-first/hybrid model with required in-office days for collaboration in our downtown Toronto office.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Governance and Regulatory Policy, the Policy Analyst provides research and analysis to support the Executive Office’s strategic projects, evidence-based policy development, governance initiatives, and project outcomes. The Policy Analyst assists in ensuring that the college’s policies align with legislative and regulatory requirements, evidence-based practices, and leading practices in professional regulation.

The role requires an adaptable and accountable self-starter with strong project management, research, and communication skills. The successful candidate will effectively contribute to the college’s commitment to protecting the public and upholding professional standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a critical thinker early in their career to join a dedicated team guided by the values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, transparency, innovation, equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging.

Duties include:

Policy Development and Analysis

• Support strategic projects and priorities of the Executive Office, in the achievement of the strategic plan and organizational KPIs
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on regulatory and governance issues to inform policy development and evaluate the potential impact of proposed policies on business processes, system partners and organizational resources, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and optimize outcomes
• Draft, revise and implement policies, guidelines, and standards to meet legislative and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and assess leading practices in corporate performance measurement, health regulation, governance, and public policy to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Facilitate internal and external consultations to gather input and insights for policy and business process development and implementation
• Contribute to the college’s initiatives related to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDI-B) in regulation
• Collaborate with system partners to gather input and feedback on proposed policies and regulatory initiatives
• Liaise with government relating to public appointments

Board and Committee Support

• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for board, committees, the Registrar and Executive Director and the Director of Governance and Regulatory Policy
• Assist in the development and presentation of orientation sessions and workshops for board and committees
• Provide support for the board and meetings of the Executive, Governance and Patient Relations Committees as needed, including recording of minutes

Administration and Reporting

• Provide support for all aspects of the board and committee appointments and elections processes, including nominations and screening procedures
• Develop departmental templates to improve efficiency
• Administer the audit of the register biannually under the direction of the Director of Governance and Regulatory Policy
• Assist with preparing reports and synthesizing information, including the College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF), board outcomes and other key initiatives
• Conduct compliance monitoring to the Inquiries, Complains and Reports Committee (ICRC) to ensure adherence to policies and standards

Human Resources

• Participate in fostering a workplace culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and motivated productivity
• Enable teamwork, collaboration, and information sharing

Other

• Provide support for special projects as needed
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Preferred Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy or public administration, political science, law, health administration or related field
• Experience in policy analysis, governance, or regulatory affairs, preferably within a professional regulatory body or public sector organization
• Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presenting findings
• Experience in managing complex administration processes
• Strong understanding in Ontario’s legislative and regulatory framework, particularly in the health sector. Knowledge of dietetics is an asset
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles in policy development is an asset
• French language proficiency an asset

Compensation

Starting salary range $75,000 commensurate with experience, plus full benefits.

To Apply

Qualified applicants interested in this opportunity are asked to send a cover letter and resumé to hr@collegeofdietitians.org by end of day Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Note: Please include Policy Analyst, Governance & Regulatory Policy in the subject line.

As an employer committed to the principles of employment equity, we encourage applications from all persons including Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (2015) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If contacted for an interview, please inform our recruitment associate if you require accommodation. Requests for accommodation will be addressed in confidence. We ask that resumés include contact information but do not include personal data including, but not limited to age, health, marital and family status.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.