Policy Advisor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of a Manager in Policy Advancement, the Policy Advisor co-ordinates the designated program activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions: formulates project and activity goals and objectives, and makes recommendations to the Manager. The Policy Advisor exercises mostly independent judgement in the course of carrying out own coordination activities in relation to other activities in the department or other departments.

Specific files and areas of interest ITK is looking to fill are as follows:

• Climate change
• Environment and Wildlife
• Food Security
• Health and Social Development
• Infrastructure and Housing
• Inuit Child First Initiative – Early Learning & Childcare
• Marine policy
• MMIWG and Justice
• National Inuit Health Survey
• Public Health
• Wildlife

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

PLANNING

• Prepare proposals for Departmental projects and new initiatives;
• Prepare project plans; Lead project working groups;
• Conduct research, internal consultation and external consultation with Inuit organizations as required;
• Draft and produce business cases, reports, studies and other documents;
• Establish and maintain policy and research records and systems as required.

POLICY

• Conduct research, internal consultation and external consultation with Inuit organizations as required;
• Assist in the development of Department policies;
• Design and conduct regional consultations and research projects, as required.

COMMUNICATION

• Create presentations and present to working groups and ITK Board of Directors;
• Report as required to the Manager;
• Assist the Manager in liaising with National, Regional Inuit Organizations and other agencies for the continued operation of the program.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Establish and maintain policy and research records and systems as required;
• Compile regular reports of program activities, as required;
• Identify and make recommendations on program budgetary and operational requirements by collecting, analyzing, projecting and drafting program information;
• Prepare reports, records, tables and maintain files and related program documents as required.

KEY CONTACTS

• Take part in a high-performance environment within national level working groups and committees, including task forces or working groups with Federal and/or Territorial Government Departments;
• Work as a team member with other Policy Advisors, officials of Inuit organizations, funding institutions, and other agencies both government and private;
• Be hardworking and committed to coordinating, delivering, organizing, and administering the Program, with excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Team player, self-motivated and directed;
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, and e-mail;
• Very good organization and analytical skills;
• Ability to understand and interpret policy, legislation and regulation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or French an asset);
• Good understanding of community needs and the traditional values in Inuit communities.

EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Three to five years’ work experience performing project management or highly responsible administrative office work related to the tasks assigned to this position.

EDUCATION

• A combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is evident.

BENEFITS

Conditional to ITK’s Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for:

• 100% Employer paid Group Insurance
• Employer matched RRSP contributions
• Training allowance
• Excellent Health and wellness allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Vacation Leave – starting out at 3 weeks/year
• Paid Christmas closure (usually between Xmas and New Year)

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

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.