Law & Policy Advisor

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank that delivers the knowledge to act. Our mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability. Our big-picture view allows us to address the root causes of some of the greatest challenges facing our planet today—a changing climate, ecological destruction, social exclusion, and unfair laws and economic rules. With offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Geneva, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

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Scope*

IISD hosts the Secretariat to the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Metals, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF), and the Law & Policy Advisor will support the work of the IGF Secretariat. The Law & Policy Advisor contributes to the implementation of legal and policy research and outputs, analysis for evidence-based policies, and the delivery and development of projects across all IGF programs.

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Responsibilities*
- Conduct primary and secondary research and draft legal and policy outputs to the required standard, including policy briefs, research reports, and technical reports.
- Conduct Secretariat outreach and engage with IGF member governments.
- Collaborate with IGF Secretariat staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects.
- Keep up-to-date with emerging issues related to various IGF programs.
- Prepare, present, and communicate high-quality research findings to a variety of audiences.
- Support the organization and documentation of webinars, meetings, and public consultations as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in law from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- English proficiency with working competency in French.
- 4-8 years of legal and/or policy research experience.
- Superior writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, work collaboratively with a multicultural team, and take the initiative in advancing or leading projects with mínimal supervision when needed.
- Experience undertaking primary and secondary research.
- Experience related to sustainable development, international development, or resource governance.

Location: The position will be based in IISD’s Ottawa office

**Salary**: CAD 65,000-70,000, depending on the level of experience

Employment type: 1 year contract with possibility of indefinite renewal

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: Open until filled

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Application Procedure*

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

- A CV (no longer than two pages)
- A cover letter, one page
- IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire
- All submissions must be in English

All applicants must have the authorization to work in Canada without any sponsorship from IISD.

IISD has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees who are required or choose to be at an office or participate in in-person team events or in-person meetings/events to be fully vaccinated. Anyone unable to be fully vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or a disability that prevents them from being fully vaccinated can request a reasonable accommodation.

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year