Environment and Climate Change Policy Manager

Job Posting**:Environment and Climate Change Policy Manager**

Terms**:Full-time**

Location**:Ottawa, Ontario ~ **_Accommodation to work remotely may be offered_

Posting closes: Open until filled

**Job Description: Environment and Climate Change Policy Manager**

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) Women of the Métis Nation (WMN) is the recognized voice of Métis Women across the homeland. Our mission is to ensure that Métis Women are safe, connected, empowered and have capacity to work with other Canadian and Métis organizations to help create the conditions for healthy, vibrant and productive communities throughout the Métis Nation. We are seeking an Environment and Climate Change Policy Manager to lead activities that contribute to the success of Métis Nation Environment and Climate change initiatives from a Métis Women’s perspective, and that support the development and implementation of evidence-informed environment and climate change policy and practice.

**Responsibilities**
- Takes the lead on files as assigned, supporting the achievement and outcomes related to the file’s work plan and identified outputs.
- Engage in policy and research activities related to Environment and Climate Change Policy and related files assigned.
- Identify and provides timely strategic information and advice on current and emerging Environment and Climate Change policy issues relevant LFMO’s work.
- Identifies potential program funding and initiatives that may assist in achieving the goals and priorities of LFMO related to Environment and Climate Change.
- Initiates, plans, coordinates and implements provincial engagement activities with Métis Women.
- Conduct analysis of existing and emerging policies on Environment and Climate Change as they relate to Métis Women.
- Works with Metis governments and other stakeholders in ensuring a Metis Women’s lens on matters related to the Environment and Climate Change files.
- Work collaboratively with the LFMO team and staff to collectively achieve our goals and outcomes related to related to Environment and Climate Change in support of Métis Women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in an environment and climate change related discipline, public policy, science or related disciplines, or combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in policy analysis and development or related role
- Demonstrated ability to perform knowledge syntheses and critically appraise and evaluate research
- Ability to conduct critical policy analysis, and to develop and support evidence-informed recommendations for action
- Ability to carry out culturally-relevant gender-based analysis
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, especially in support of strategic planning
- Strong time management skills
- Experience with project coordination

**Assets**
- Policy and/or research background and experience related to a Métis-specific gender-based analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Métis Women and, more broadly Indigenous Women
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of issues and impacts related to Métis and Environment and Climate Change

**Key Skills and Knowledge Requirements**
- Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Works well with others, and handles direction and criticism in a positive manner;
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience;
- Politically and culturally sensitive;
- Ability to work independently & expeditiously, including working under tight timeframes & with competing priorities;
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships and work as an integral member of various teams;
- Demonstrated sound judgement, tact, initiative, flexibility and problem-solving ability;
- Flexible schedule, may have to work evenings and weekends; and
- Able and willing to travel.
- Preference will be given to individuals of Métis and other Indigenous ancestry, please self-identify._
- (Section 18 of the Human Rights Code of Ontario)_
- We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Métis or other Indigenous Organization / Government: 1 year (required)
- Policy Analysis: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person