Business Specialist

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Job Title

Business Performance Specialist

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary
- Approximate length of assignment, in months

12

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediately

Per hour

Salary Grade

$47.68 - $51.82

Department

York Region ->
Community & Health Services ->
Housing&Homelessness Services

Location

HHS Newmarket 17150 Yonge St - 17150 Yonge Street
- Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full‑time employee and includes employer‑matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day‑to‑day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

This position is responsible for providing a full range of activities which support Branch continuous improvement, operational effectiveness and efficiency, including designing and documenting processes; tracking and analyzing trends and issues; supporting branch functions through workflow analysis and business process mapping; identifying key metrics and performance indicators and assisting stakeholders in determining how processes should be measured; identifying options and consulting with key stakeholders to recommend appropriate solutions based on data and research;

making recommendations to drive improvements; and supporting implementation of improvement efforts. The position also conducts research and participates in activities related to the negotiation, finalization, reconciliation, and reporting requirements of various inter‑municipal agreements, and makes recommendations as required. Provides advice to staff as the continuous improvement specialist.

• Recommends and assists in implementing future program and operational needs required to enhance Branch productivity.
• Works directly with Branch staff to understand program/operational…