Policy Analyst (Treaty Education)

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 22-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs is responsible for coordinating the Province's approach to Aboriginal issues, including discussions and negotiations with the Government of Canada and organizations representing Mi'kmaq communities. Much of our work is conducted through the Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum and the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process.

In addition, the Office has a mandate to increase public awareness and knowledge about the Mi'kmaq and our shared history through the Treaty Education Nova Scotia Initiative. In October 2020, the Province of Nova Scotia renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey and Millbrook First Nation to work in partnership for the purpose of advancing, supporting, and promoting Treaty Education in Nova Scotia.

Mi’kmaq and Provincial government officials are developing specific treaty education programs and services for the education system, the provincial civil service, and the broader public.

If you are a creative, innovative, solution-focused thinker and collaborator with knowledge and understanding of current Indigenous issues, allyship and reconciliation, excellent communication skills, policy/program skills, and connections to Mi’kmaw community, we have an exciting opening for you.

About Our Opportunity

As the Policy Analyst, you will conduct research and facilitate various projects and special assignments with respect to policies, programs, events, and initiatives related to Treaty Education. The Policy Analyst works regularly with the Director of Treaty Education at OAA, the Nova Scotia Treaty Education Lead at Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, and members of the Treaty Education Implementation Committee (TEIC). In consultation with the Director of Treaty Education and other staff, the Analyst will develop practical options and recommendations to support the Treaty Education mandate.

You will cultivate relationships with key Treaty Education partners and manage research projects that assist in a better understanding of the Treaty relationship in Nova Scotia. The Policy Analyst will work with the Treaty Day advisory group as the provincial lead on Treaty Day events; the Mi'kmaw Language Committee on the revitalization of Mi'kmaw language; and the Mi’kmaq History Month Committee on provincial event planning.

Primary Accountabilities

• Take part in business planning, budgetary and fiscal planning, and support the OAA’s participation with assigned departmental and provincial working groups.
• Assist in the development and delivery of policy and programs including environmental scanning.
• Communications, including social media.
• Report and recommendation preparation.
• Gathering, analyzing, and sharing information via oral briefings, written briefing notes, financial and written reports.
• Creating and delivering workshops and presentations.

Qualifications and Experience

You have an undergraduate degree plus five years related experience, or a graduate degree plus 3 years experience. Equivalences such as a combination of coursework and/or volunteer experience related to education, community engagement, and/or policy and program development will also be considered.

As the successful candidate, you will also have experience and knowledge in Mi’kmaw history and culture. You understand provincial government decision-making processes to lead the development of strategies, policies, and programs.

For this role you also have:

• Demonstrated partner engagement skills and the ability to build healthy collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous reconciliation.
• Experience in managing projects, policy and evaluation techniques using an equity and diversity lens.

You have superior writing skills (written and verbal) with proven experience in report writing and preparation of briefing materials and computer skills, including thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

Other Assets

• Lived experience or connection with Mi’kmaw or other Indigenous communities.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

LEADS

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. The role requires some provincial travel; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: EC 10

Salary Range: $3,047.22 - $3,809.04 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.