Job Description

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Iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqtut ilagijauqataullutik Inuit Nunanganni Nunalirinirnmut Angirutiusimajunut sivulliqpautauniaqtut iqqanaijaaqtaartitaujunnaqtunut. Ikajuqturpatsi iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqataujusi nalunaiqsiqullusi ilagijauqataunitsinnik.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY. Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Temporary Maternity/ Paternity leave position - 18 Months

Reporting to a Manager within the Department of Policy Advancement, the Senior Policy Advisor will work towards promoting and improving the place of Canada's Inuit in specific policy areas. This position provides recommendations to improve policy and associated outcomes for Inuit and act as a liaison between Inuit Treaty Organizations, government departments and non-government organizations. In addition, the incumbent coordinates and facilitates designated program activities in close cooperation with Inuit regions, ITK staff and federal and provincial/territorial stakeholders; ensuring goals and objectives are met in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations and funding conditions.




Specific files could potentially include, but not be limited to, the following:


Housing Homelessness Infrastructure

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

POLICY & PLANNING

Act as a lead on file specific matters as assigned and prioritized by the Manager; Draft, edit and produce reports, studies, position papers, policy statements and other documents in relation to assigned policy areas (i.e. health and social development; environment and wildlife; education, language, culture and economic development); Identify evidence gaps related to assigned policy areas and collaborate with partners to fill these gaps; Design proposals, inclusive of cover letter, work plan and budget for funders; Participate in the development of departmental and organizational strategic, operations and work plans including recommending priority areas of activity for the department and ITK as relevant to the file areas; Conduct analyses and formulate recommendations/positions as they relate to policy development at the national level; Facilitate and coordinate the efforts of various working groups and committees associated with assigned policy areas; Consult/collaborate with colleagues within ITK, Inuit Treaty Organizations, federal and provincial/territorial governments, and other relevant bodies working in various policy areas; Collaborate with relevant national policy stakeholders, organizations and associations; Monitor developing external trends, policies, programs and issues with actual or potential impact on issues and interests related Canada's Inuit; and Collaborate with communications to develop communications plans on key policy areas.

COMMUNICATION

Establish and maintain working relationships with Inuit Treaty Organizations and other agencies; Attend meetings and conduct videoconferences (as necessary) to ensure regular communications with key stakeholders assigned to specific policy areas; Facilitate and participate in relevant meetings, workshops and conferences; Create and nurture high performance environment within national level working groups and committees; Participate in and lead internal working teams related to assigned policy areas; and Train, mentor and review the work of other department staff as required.

ADMINISTRATION

Disseminate relevant information in an appropriate and organized manner; Coordinate the management of assignments from start to finish, including budget monitoring, consultation activities, working group/committee work, workshop and videoconference organization and logistics, communications, and various reporting requirements; and Establish and maintain policy, research, and systems records as required.




Performs other duties as assigned.

KEY CONTACTS

Represent ITK in meetings and conferences or on committees and working groups as assigned by the Manager, including participation on task forces or working groups that bring together government departments and Inuit Treaty Organizations. Must be able to work both independently and co-operatively with a variety of individuals and groups, including government and Inuit Treaty Organizations; and other partners Must be able to foster strong working relationships with Inuit Treaty Organizations and relevant Federal and Provincial/Territorial Government departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Good working knowledge and understanding of a breadth of policy issues as they relate to Inuit in Canada; Good understanding of community needs and traditional values in Inuit communities; Knowledge and understanding of Inuit land claim agreements and organizations and related legislation and policy frameworks; Familiarity with federal government programs and policy including the ability to understand and interpret policy and legal documents, legislation, and regulation; Proven and effective writing, speaking, organization, facilitation, coordination, prioritization and time management skills; Familiarity with the principles and practices of business administration, including program budgeting; Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or French an asset); Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), internet, and e-mail; Team player, self-motivated and directed; Ability in the areas of analysis, program development, evaluation, and consultation; Sound problem solving and analytical skills; and Sensitive to local, political and cultural issues.

EXPERIENCE

General research and policy development experience; Experience with project management or program development and implementation; and Experience with partnership development and maintenance.

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline: health, health sciences, nutrition, political/social science, environmental sciences, etc. with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience and/or field research in a similar role; OR Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.

BENEFITS

Conditional to ITK's Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for: 100% Employer paid Group Insurance upon hire Employer RRSP contributions Annual Training allowance Excellent Health and wellness allowance Relocation allowance Vacation - starting out at 3 weeks/year Paid Christmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)

Applicants who are a Beneficiary under a Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

This role, as with all positions at ITK, requires being in the office full-time at 75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.