Policy and Program Analyst

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**
**Department of Finance and Administration**

**Policy and Program Analyst**

**About The CMM**
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing the eight Mi’kmaq communities of mainland Nova Scotia. Our mission is to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaq communities’ initiatives towards self-determination and enhancement of community. The CMM’s

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), the Policy and Program Analyst is responsible for providing expert strategic policy and program analysis for the organization. The Policy and
Program Analyst will with closely with the Office of the Executive Director in developing and implementing a system of operational review, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental policies, programs, and services. They will initiate recommendations for improvement and/or amendments for The CMM’s strategic objectives.

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- Develops, implements, and monitors a system of operational review and evaluation of departmental policies, programs, and operations.
- Applies program analysis and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and make recommendations on changes.
- Coordinates research and data analyses as required or requested by the Office of the Executive

Director.
- Ensures The CMM policy maintenance by initiating reviews on a cyclical schedule with ongoing monitoring of policies for effectiveness, including initiating amendments as needed.
- Supports the development of proposals related to programs and/or policies, as needed.
- Supports the communication of all policy activity and procedural change to The CMM Staff.
- Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders as well as multi
- departmental working groups.

**Position Requirements**:

- Post secondary degree in a related field, such as public or business administration, law, economics, or the social sciences. Master’s degree considered an asset.
- Demonstrated project management research and analytical techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of survey techniques and performance measures leading to sound program decision making.
- Extensive experience partnering and building positive relationships, including stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
- A high level of intercultural competency and a strong diversity lens when reviewing policies, programs, and practices.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel within Nova Scotia will be required.
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

**Why work with us?**

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is well known throughout Canada as a professional organization that is committed to providing a pleasant and healthy working environment for all its employees. As an organization, we understand that a great work/life balance is essential to success. As a full-time employee you can expect:

- An atmosphere that is both professional and family oriented.
- Enrollment in the organization’s benefits packages on your first day of employment with no waiting period, which includes Health & Dental, and Employee & Family Assistance Program

(EFAP).
- Generous amounts of paid time off (Paid Statutory Holidays plus St. Anne’s Day and Aboriginal

Day, Summer Shutdown (2 weeks), Christmas Shutdown (roughly 2 weeks), plus 1 week of discretionary vacation time (up to 2 weeks with 10 years of service).
- Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.

**Salary/Employment Term**:
Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).

**Application Deadline: Open until filled**

Submit Cover Letter AND Resume to:
**Human Resources**

**c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**
**PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3**

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Millbrook, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location