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About the role

  • Senior Policy Analyst leading evidence-based policy research and recommendations for ONWA. Advancing advocacy and culturally relevant policy supporting Indigenous women and families.

Responsibilities

  • Lead policy research, analysis, and development to provide strategic recommendations for improved public policy supporting the safety and well-being of Indigenous women and their families
  • Provide evidence-based public policy leadership supporting ONWA’s advocacy efforts and development of culturally relevant policies, legislation, programs, and best practices
  • Research and analyze local, provincial, national, and international reports, policies, programs, initiatives, and economic trends affecting Indigenous women and their families
  • Examine existing and emerging legislation and policy developments to identify impacts, opportunities, and gaps
  • Develop business cases, briefing notes, discussion papers, submissions, and policy papers
  • Lead the development, coordination, and presentation of briefing materials, reports, recommendations, and presentations for ONWA management and senior leadership
  • Present materials to provincial and national partners, committees, and government representatives
  • Support ONWA’s provincial, national, and international advocacy efforts
  • Represent ONWA at relevant regional, provincial, national, and international committees, policy tables, and engagements
  • Report to the Policy Manager

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in policy-related roles, including demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Peoples
  • Advanced policy analysis and development skills, with experience analyzing and/or developing policies that impact Indigenous Peoples
  • Demonstrated experience in the full policy development cycle, including research, critical analysis, options development, recommendations, and evidence-based decision-making using an Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis
  • Strong research, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Experience identifying policy gaps, assessing limitations, formulating and defending positions, and proposing innovative solutions
  • Experience in project management, including coordinating and managing cross-functional projects, developing work plans, establishing deliverables, monitoring progress, and completing reporting requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prepare and deliver briefing notes, written submissions, policy papers, presentations, reports, and recommendations to varied audiences
  • Ability to provide strategic policy advice and recommendations to management, senior leadership, government representatives, committees, and external partners
  • Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple government departments, Indigenous organizations, communities, and not-for-profit organizations
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, databases, research tools, and other relevant technology
  • In-depth knowledge of Indigenous issues, including colonialism, systemic racism, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma
  • Advanced knowledge of public policy development, legislative processes, government systems, and government administration at municipal, provincial, federal, and/or international levels
  • Knowledge of Indigenous rights, human rights frameworks, and UNDRIP
  • Knowledge of Indigenous women’s issues, including safety, violence prevention, justice, health, education, economic development, environmental stewardship, and social and cultural well-being
  • Understanding of Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis and intersectional policy research, analysis, and development
  • Knowledge of policy research methodologies, evidence-based decision-making, environmental scanning, and legislative and regulatory analysis
  • Understanding of the relationship between public policy, legislation, government funding, and program and service delivery
  • Knowledge of current political, social, economic, cultural, and legislative developments affecting Indigenous women and their families
  • Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset

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 are covered by the employer
  • Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
  • CAAT defined benefit pension plan 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 a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
  • Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$69,900 - CA$78,065 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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