Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada CMHC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to join our Municipal Relations team in the Specialist, Operational Policy Analysis position. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal partners, supporting the delivery of programs and CMHC's overall municipal strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Obtain input from internal and external stakeholders and clients on issues and opportunities related to policies, products, services, and/or systems.
  • Conduct research and continuously scan the internal and external environment to identify strategic linkages, partnership opportunities with governments, and innovative products and methods.
  • Lead or contribute to the development of strategies, policies, work plans, and risk management for the Housing Programs sector and CMHC as a whole, as appropriate.
  • Provide expert and comprehensive advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior management on the development of intergovernmental partnerships, innovative policies, products, services, and/or systems, including responding to priority issues.
  • Develop a variety of written documentation, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management and in support of internal and external communications.
  • Represent CMHC and, where required, organize or lead meetings, committees, task force/working groups, and consultative bodies to communicate corporate priorities and policy positions and to obtain input into, and negotiate, specific CMHC proposals.
  • Identify opportunities and maintain relationships by engaging in consultations with internal and external stakeholders, government and private sector, academics, and other related experts.
  • Act as a liaison that clients and stakeholders may rely on to field questions that require innovative responses and solutions related to relevant business areas.
Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in geography, urban planning, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of five years' experience in government relations and policy analysis.
  • Experience working with government at the federal, provincial, or municipal level.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles to communicate.
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with multiple stakeholders and ability to negotiate and influence change.
  • Proficiency in client relation systems, with a strong understanding of platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • An ability to manage a high-volume of work and thrive in a high-pressure environment with expectations of availability outside of regular work hours.
  • Bilingualism (English and French).
About CMHC

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission. We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans, and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.

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