Frafca Policy Analyst

FRAFCA Policy Analyst - Full-time (12 month contract)

**Reports to: Director of Strategic Innovation**

**Classification: Fixed Term Contract**

(12 months contract with possibility of extension)

**Salary: $ 75,000 - 90,000 per annum**

**Location: 10095, Whalley boulevard, Surrey, BC.**

**Benefits: Extended Health Benefits, Paid time off,** **wellness program**

**About FRAFCA**:
The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Indigenous people in Surrey and the Fraser Salish region. The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.

**About Surrey**:
The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River. Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the qicəy (Katzie), qʷɑ:nƛən (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.

**Why** **FRAFCA**:

- Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders.
- Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community.
- Access WorkBC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development.
- Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3-months on continuous employment
- 10 annual paid sick/personal leave days
- Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
- Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station.
- Parking available on-site

**Job description for FRAFCA Policy Analyst**

**Responsibilities**:

- **Research & Analysis**:Conduct in-depth research on FRAFCA programs and assess community needs through a decolonial and equity-driven lens. Analyze social, economic, political, and health-related issues—particularly in areas related to community and social services such as housing, youth services, family development, wellness and trauma-response, early years, and Indigenous health systems—to inform policy development and advance health equity for urban Indigenous communities.
- **Policy Development**: Draft policy documents ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with FRAFCA’s vision, mission, policies and current government frameworks.
- **Strategic Planning**: Contribute to, and actively participate in the preparation of operational strategic plans based on FRAFCA’s strategic objectives and organizational goals.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as directors, program managers, etc. within FRAFCA; and external stakeholders such as funders, government (municipal, provincial, federal), First Nations, Métis & Inuit _organizations, leadership, and communities_ to discuss policy impact, and present proposals and recommendations to the Director of Strategic Innovation (DSI) or to the external stakeholders through the DSI, as needed.
- **Research**: Coordinate and collaborate with the FRAFCA’s Leadership team (Program Managers and Directors) to gather necessary data; and present the findings of the research, with recommendations to the Executive Leadership team (ED, DPS & DSI)
- **Resource & Partnership Development**: Identify and pursue funding, partnerships, and health resources to enhance FRAFCA’s services across health, housing, culture, education, and employment. Promote best practices for Indigenous health equity in partnership with funders and program leads.
- **External Stakeholder Communication**: Work closely with FRAFCA’s Communications Officer (or delegate) to ensure prompt and effective communication with external partners. This includes crafting timely responses to announcements from provincial and federal governments, as well as funders—advocating strongly for equitable representation, funding, and resource allocation for FRAFCA.
- **Public Awareness and Outreach**: Enhance FRAFCA’s visibility and online presence by developing and implementing innovative, strategic approaches to social media engagement and public awareness campaigns.
- **Reporting**: Prepare clear and detailed reports, briefing notes, position papers, and policy recommendations for internal teams, government partners, and external stakeholders. Present research findings and strategic recommendations to support FRAFCA’s goals of promoting equity and culturally responsive services.
- **Committee & Working Group Participation**:Represent FRAFCA on government tables, committees, and working groups as needed, contributing to policy discussions and advocating for the needs of Indigenous communities.
- **Policy Recommendations**: Provide recommendations for policy changes based on research findings.
- **Training & Capacity Building**:Work closely with FRAFCA staff and clients (via FR