Senior Policy Analyst

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Planning (Director), the Senior Policy Analyst (Analyst) is responsible for researching and developing policy and legislative initiatives to address the priorities and strategic direction of the department overall, in alignment with the government mandate and ensuring that internal and external consultation occurs with stakeholders throughout the development and implementation process. This position is required to demonstrate leadership on significant files and provide high level advice and support the Director. This includes representing the department at various governmental committees and committees of the legislative assembly. The incumbent prepares departmental responses and briefing notes as required to support Senior Managers, Assistant Deputy Minister, the Deputy Minister (DM) and Minister’s office, in addition to key documents such as cabinet submissions, reports, directives and discussion papers. The Analyst designs, develops and implements and evaluates justice policies and programs. The Analyst contributes to the overall functioning of the department and the reporting of programs and services by the Minister and DM to Cabinet, the legislature and external stakeholders. Through the strategic/business planning process, the position has an impact on the short and long term direction of the department. Through the provision of effective and responsive policy and legislation development, analysis and research, the position has an impact on program and service delivery. The incumbent works independently and in a team environment to manage the policy and legislation review/department/implementation process within the department. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree in Law, Communications or Social Sciences with at least three (3) years of related work experience (related work experience should include legislation and policy research, development and analysis and work related to the mandate of the Department of Justice). Experience in policy work and has received training in policy related techniques, including project management, team leadership and program evaluation is required. Experience in writing complex briefing material and analytical reports is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. #J-18808-Ljbffr