Policy Analyst

As part of FNESC’s Policy department, the Policy Analyst will support a variety of initiatives and projects to advance First Nations education in British Columbia. The Policy Analyst will undertake qualitative and quantitative research to support policy, strategic decisions, and advocacy. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for developing various materials including briefing notes, presentations, and research products.The Policy Analystwill also supporttheir manager in workingwith BC First Nations, government partners, and other education stakeholders to build relationships and advance organizational priorities.

Since 1992, FNESC, led by a strong and diverse board of over 130 First Nations community representatives, has worked in partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA), and the IndigenousAdult Higher LearningAssociation (IAHLA). Communications, research, partnership-building, resource development and advocacy are all part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations education.

Three (3) weeks of paid vacationas well as two (2) weeks of paid vacationat Christmas time (with the latter being subject to annual board approval);
~ Well above-average benefits plan that is 100% paid for by FNESC, that includes: extendedhealth care, dental care, and vision care;
~ Well above-average employermatched pension plan;
~ The potential for partial work-from-home;
~ Providing detailed policy advice to senior FNESC staff, the FNESC Executive, and the FNESC Board of Directors;
Planning, coordinating, and leading researchand analysis projectson a range of First Nations education topics;
Participating in the preparation of reports, businesscases, briefing notes,presentations, meeting materials (e.g. agendas,kits) and correspondence. The Policy Analystis usually the person who drafts these documents and then makes revisions based on the input of others;
Identifying, evaluating, and recommending advocacypositions, as well as policy and program options through research and consultation;
Reviewing and assessing policy issues in other jurisdictions, ministries, and sectorsconsistent with FNESC priorities and objectives;
Interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and presenting the findings in an efficient, user- friendly manner to assist data-driven decision making;
Developing data requests or querying data to address specific internal informational requests;
Contributing to the development and implementation of information-sharing protocols with partner organizations;
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in in a relevant field (Education, Political Science, Public Policy, or another field that highlights strong writing skills)
Previous experience working in research, analysis, and policy development is an asset,but is not required if relevant education is present;
1) social policy,(2) public policy,(3) education policy, or (4) First Nations history, culture, and education
Apassion and has genuine interestin providing high-quality, professional, and timelyservice to First Nations;
Is able to articulate thoughts into written plain language, and produce clear, concise, and logical written material;
Can be trusted to take ownership of responsibilities, and consistently performstheir assigned duties/tasks with a high degree of quality;
Works to mitigate professional errors, recognizing that these can have negativeconsequences for the organization.

We offer full-time meaningful work in a professional, friendly, and diverse office environment which is easily accessible by transit and right next door to Park Royal Mall. We enjoy havingoccasional lunches together as a team – pizza is one of our favorites.

This is a full-time, permanent position with most of the work being done between 8:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and so candidates must be available during these times. However, the nature of this position is such that occasional work outside of those hours, including weekend work, may be required.

FNESC requires that all FNESC staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for two reasons: And, second, because many of our staff attend First Nations communities in-person. Some First Nations have unique requirements and vulnerabilities related to communicable diseases like COVID-19, and FNESC always respects the needs of First Nations.

We cannot respond to telephone or email inquiries.