Policy Analyst

4 weeks ago


Ottawa ON, Canada CANARIE Full time

About Us

CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage.

Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada’s researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.

To strengthen the security of Canada’s research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community and boost Canada’s startups with cloud resources and expertise in emerging technologies.

Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.

Who We Are

We’re a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.

We work with Canada’s higher-ed community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada’s bright researchers and entrepreneurs benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.

The Position: Policy Analyst

The Policy Analyst will be accountable for supporting CANARIE’s public policy activities.

This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE’s Director, Strategic Policy and International Relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting research and analysis on public policy issues related to CANARIE’s role in the digital infrastructure ecosystem
  • Preparing written communications such as reports, presentations, and letters
  • Drafting CANARIE’s annual compliance documentation (Annual Report and Business Plan)
  • Supporting CANARIE’s annual outreach both to university leadership and to MPs
  • Assisting in CANARIE’s advocacy activities with government and external stakeholders
  • Travel may occasionally be required
  • Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

Relevant experience in publicly funded not-for-profit organizations is desirable. Bilingualism is preferred.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

  • College diploma or university degree or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a public policy, research, or legislative environment

Skills

  • Understanding of policy analysis, research, strategic planning, and/or performance
  • measurement
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to synthesize, analyze, and communicate information to develop reports documents
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to gain trust and support from internal and external stakeholders

Technical Proficiencies

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to careers@canarie.ca, and include the position title in your subject.

We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.


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