Housing Planning and Policy Analyst

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.
We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.
The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.
Posting :2546 - this recruitment is for an existing vacancy
Department:Social Services
Division:Housing Services
Position Type:12 Month Full Time Contract
Work Hours:Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.
Work Location:138 Wyndham, Guelph; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.
Vacancies:1
Final date to receive applications:09/20/2026

This position reports directly to the Director of Housing and is responsible for research, analysis, and policy development for affordable/social housing/homelessness policy, strategies and programme initiatives of the County of Wellington Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM).

Under the guidance of the Director of Housing, the Housing Planning and Policy Analyst has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide the development of implementable social/affordable housing policies and standards, prepare and coordinate policies, directives, agreements, etc., and obtain appropriate approval, for social housing and affordable housing programmes, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Provide operational policy support to the County of Wellington Social/Affordable Housing Providers and Programmes (including the County owned Housing programme) through the review and preparation of operational policies, procedures, and forms development for legislative compliance, consultation with tenants and staff, researching other CMSM’s approaches and best practices, as required.
• Conduct research and identify community affordable/social housing/homelessness trends, issues, impacts and needs through studies, analysis, interpretation, review and discussions with stakeholders: community, municipal, federal and provincial government staff, as required.
• Prepare/review issue notes and recommend specialized responses to local housing issues through detailed reports and proposals, e.g. waiting list need studies.
• Develop and provide strategic Housing Service System Planning, including need analysis, measures, programme analysis, interpretation, issue analysis, input from relevant client groups, and recommendations and policy or other reports, for approval by the Director of Housing in the development of the CMSM’s Housing and Homelessness Plan and other strategic plans.
• Monitor and provide annual / as required reports on compliance with the Housing and Homelessness Plan and other strategic plans through ongoing review of planning and other documents, measures and progress/ outcomes, review and preparation of housing projections, trends, outcomes, etc.
• Work with internal and external policy staff involved within Social Service Policy and Planning Systems to identify community needs for common clients, and participate in system planning requirements and outcomes through review, data and information sharing, measurements, development…