Senior Advisor at ONWA leading strategi initiatives in policy and communications for Indigenous women. Focused on advocacy, research, and strategic leadership to advance ONWA's priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead various internal and intergovernmental initiatives that advance ONWA's strategic priorities, with a particular focus on intergovernmental and international affairs
Provide strategic analysis, advice, guidance, and recommendations to ONWA portfolio teams and Senior Leadership regarding the development and implementation of reports, submissions, advocacy initiatives, research activities, and approaches that address issues impacting Indigenous women and their families
Work collaboratively across portfolios to provide strategic leadership, policy expertise, research analysis, advocacy support, planning, monitoring, and evaluation to advance ONWA's mandate and organizational priorities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field
Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in policy, strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination
Demonstrated experience in strategy development, including proposal development, scoping, scaling, critical analysis, options development, advocacy, report writing, and evidence-based decision-making using an Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis lens
Strong research, policy analysis, and strategic policy experience, including environmental scanning and strategic recommendations
Experience preparing briefing materials and providing evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership
Proven project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, establish priorities, implement recommendations, and meet timelines
Experience developing work plans, milestones, and organizational priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including reports, submissions, presentations, briefing materials, and correspondence
Extensive experience developing key messages and strategic communications for senior leadership
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with government, community organizations, Indigenous organizations, and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to identify issues and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve concerns effectively
Strong presentation and advocacy skills with experience engaging executive leadership, community partners, and government stakeholders
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, internet-based systems, and office technology.
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35 hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
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