Senior Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Full time
Your Connection to Wildlife
As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position:

Senior Policy Analyst – Fish Habitat
Fixed-term for 1-year
Full-time at 37.5 hours per week

Who we are
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.
Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including, but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify HR at any time.

Job Summary
The Senior Policy Analyst – Fish Habitat, in reporting to the Senior Conservation Biologist – Freshwater Ecology, will provide policy support and strategic advice to inform CWF’s advocacy for improvements to regulatory and management approaches used by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada to implement the Fisheries Act. Priority topics include the management of fish passage and small projects. The Senior Policy Analyst will assess and synthesize national and international trends and regulatory frameworks and develop recommendations for improvements. The Senior Policy Analyst will work with a team of biologists and spatial analysts at CWF along with external conservation partners.

Who we are looking for:
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) skills in English with demonstrated professional writing experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Fisheries Act habitat-protection provisions, including changes over time and strengths and weaknesses.
  • Ability to think critically and strategize within political and bureaucratic environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, and a high degree of initiative and versatility.
  • Capacity to work in a self-directed manner and demonstrated ability to work well within a team setting.
  • Passion for conservation and recovery of wildlife.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic policy advice and prepare recommendations, briefing notes, reports, and statements on behalf of the organization.
  • Review Canada’s regulatory frameworks for aquatic barriers and small project and identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Research, analyze, and evaluate international fish-habitat-management frameworks and identify successful models and case studies.
  • Recommend reforms and improvements to provincial and federal legislative, regulatory, policy and implementation frameworks to improve protection of fish habitat.
  • Collaborate with other NGOs, Indigenous organizations, scientists, government officials, and industry to gather insights on fish-habitat protection and opportunities for improvement.
  • Represent the organization on external committees and working groups and assist with the development of joint letters and submissions.
  • Other duties as assigned
Experience Needed
  • Requires university degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience in related fields (Biology, Environmental Studies, Law, or Public Policy).
  • Reviewing and analyzing laws, regulations, and government policy.
  • Working with Indigenous Peoples
  • Conducting literature reviews and managing large data sets
  • Writing professional papers, reports and critical analyses
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Working Conditions
  • Full-time contract position for 1-year.
  • Location: The ideal candidate will be based out of CWF’s head office in Ottawa, ON. Two days per week working from home is permitted (hybrid working). We are open to accepting remote candidates from anywhere in Canada.
  • Minimal travel to conferences, etc.
  • Interacts with employees, various management levels, partners and government.
Why work with us?
  • We are a growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, the Canadian outdoors
  • Friendly and casual work environment
  • Newly renovated head office featuring a living plant wall and kitchen lounge
  • Transparency between various levels of management
  • We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
  • Work-life balance
  • Variety of social events held throughout the year

Application Deadline:This position will remain posted until filled.
How to Apply:Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in theCanadian Wildlife Federation.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by contacting the Human Resources department when selected for an interview.

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