Policy Analyst

Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
Essential:
Post-secondary experience, preferably a degree in a related discipline such as public administration, Indigenous studies or business administration. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
Experience working with Indigenous, northern and remote communities on various issues
Experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings with Indigenous communities
Strong leadership skills including the ability to influence and guide the work of both internal and external partners
Strong analytical and research skills including the ability to synthesize and summarize information to provide advice and recommendations for senior officials in making policy and program decisions
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with a high degree of independence under minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills with the abilities to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team setting, and with internal and external partners
Strong written communication skills
Strong verbal communication skills including experience conducting formal and informal presentations to a variety of audiences
Highly developed political acumen that includes experience in managing politically sensitive situations through the use of diplomacy and tact
Knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives with the ability to identify and correlate current issues and event, and their importance for reconciliation with Canadian Indigenous peoples
Duties:
The Policy Analyst:
Serves as provincial lead on work related to the implementation of provincial settlement agreements, including implementation of land, financial and cooperative management elements of settlement agreements relating to the adverse effects of hydroelectric development, implementation of Treaty Land Entitlement agreements, self-government and other settlement agreements.

Serves as the main educator, trainer and government policy analyst for departments that are undertaking Crown-Indigenous Consultation and applicable initiatives related to consultation education and policy development.