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Policy Analyst Re-Advertisement

Company : Nunavut Government
Salary : $92,196 a year
Location : Nunavut

Full Description

Community:
Iqaluit
Reference number:
04-506770
Type of employment:
Indeterminate
Type of Employment 2:
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Union Status:
Excluded
Salary:
$ 92,196
Northern Allowance:
$15,016
No staff housing available
Closing Date:
Friday, October 8, 2021 - 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Policy Analyst reports to the Manager, Policy and Planning and plays a key role in supporting the Minister, the Directorate and the Department as a whole. The Policy Analyst provides support to the Department by conducting research, assisting in legislation/policy development, tracking ongoing departmental initiatives, preparing Ministerial briefing materials, drafting correspondence and tracking and coordinating responses to questions taken in the Legislative Assembly.

The Policy Analyst assists in the department's strategic/business planning initiatives and from time to time may coordinate preparations for federal/provincial/territorial activities and other one-time projects. The Policy Analyst is accountable for research, analysis and writing related to policies and directives, reports, Cabinet and Financial Management Board submissions and the departmental business plan. Working both independently and within a team environment, the Policy Analyst provides support to the entire Department.

The incumbent is responsible and accountable for: analyzing and assessing legislative and policy requirements; researching and preparing clear and concise analyses of issues relevant to the development of decisions, policies and actions as well as for larger departmental goals and initiatives; coordinating, writing, updating and editing briefing notes and preparing briefing binders for the Minister and Deputy Minister; assisting the Manager in coordinating and guiding the Senior Management Committee through the planning process and ensuring systems and procedures are in place to implement and monitor results as well as preparing the business plan document to ensure consistency with department priorities, Cabinet directives and Government-wide guidelines.

The successful candidate should have an undergraduate Degree from a recognized university in Public Policy/Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law, or a related field along with two (2) years of experience developing and analyzing public policy, programs, and systems in a large organization or government setting. The candidate should have strong analytical thinking skills, strong research skills as well as excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut (Inuinnaqtun), English and French. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.


If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

  • The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
  • Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
  • Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
  • Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
  • Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
  • Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact:

Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)

Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-975-6222
Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993
Fax: 867-975-6220
Email: [email protected]
www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs


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