Summer Student Position - Housing Policy Analyst

Position Details  

Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (summer student position)

Reports to: VP, Strategic Policy & Partnerships

Direct Reports: N/A

Salary Range: $19.75 / hour

Work Environment: CivicAction’s work is a hybrid workplace that combines both in-

office and remote work. CivicAction’s physical offices are in downtown Toronto and technology will be provided to support both in-office and remote work. This position may involve some evening and weekend work.

Duration: 8 weeks

How to Apply: Please upload resume and cover letter

Position Purpose  

The Housing Policy Analyst will support CivicAction’s work to advance housing affordability solutions across the GTHA. This role is ideal for a post-secondary student interested in policy, research, community-building, and urban issues. The intern will help with research, event and meeting planning and logistics, outreach, and communications while learning how multi-sector partners work together to tackle complex housing challenges.

This is a hands-on opportunity to develop practical skills, work closely with experienced staff, and contribute to meaningful systemic change projects that support more affordable, inclusive, and vibrant communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with research on relevant housing and GTHA-related topics, collecting relevant data, articles, and insights.
• Support the organization and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Help draft materials such as brief summaries, backgrounders, presentations, and other project documents.
• Assist in planning partner convenings and meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and helping with logistics.
• Support event tasks such as venue coordination, equipment setup, catering, registration, and more.
• Help develop and manage invitation lists to ensure diverse and relevant participation.
• Take detailed meeting notes and produce clear, concise summaries.
• Assist in creating clear, accessible content for partners and the public.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Education, Certification and Experience:

Currently enrolled in a related post-secondary program (e.g. Political Science, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Planning, or related).

Demonstrated Skills and Behaviours:

• Experience in project or event coordination, research, and/or policy support, preferably within a non-profit or public policy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and experience with project planning, logistics, partnerships, collaboration, and/or coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise documents and reports.
• Experience with data collection and analysis, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with event management tools or CRM systems is a plus.
• A passion for CivicAction’s mission and a commitment to making the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area more affordable, inclusive, and prosperous.
• Interest in learning new skills, practicing and sharpening existing skills, working within a team, and sharing and accepting constructive feedback.

About CivicAction

CivicAction’s purpose is to elevate civic engagement that builds livable, inclusive cities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). For over two decades, we have been mobilizing leaders and changemakers to champion innovative solutions, to accelerate the alignment of actions, and to invest in the leadership of tomorrow. Our high impact leadership programs open doors, minds, and opportunities for young, emerging, and under-represented leaders in the GTHA.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces & Inclusive Recruitment

CivicAction is committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applicants of all gender identities and sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. If you’re interested in this role but don’t see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting, we still encourage you to reach out to learn more by emailing careers@civicaction.ca.