Director, Policy and Planning

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing NWT, part of the Government of the Northwest Territories, is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its Director of Policy and Planning in Yellowknife. You will guide policy development, legislative initiatives, planning, and communications, while providing expert advice to senior leaders and Cabinet.

The role focuses on initiatives from Indigenous government partnerships to self-government implementation, shaping housing policy across the territory through strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in social science or related field with a postgraduate diploma and at least 5 years of progressive experience, including 3 years in supervision/management.
• Equivalencies allow a related degree with 7 years of directly related experience or a college diploma with 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory roles.
• Relevant education includes: Business Admin, Economics, Indigenous Governance, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development, planning and communications while advising senior executives and Cabinet.
• Oversee legislative initiatives, budgeting, briefing materials, and program oversight.
• Foster Indigenous government partnerships and self-government implementation.
• Engage stakeholders and provide strategic direction on housing policy across the territory.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Budget management

Education

University degree in social science or related field

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

Housing NWT is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Director of Policy and Planning.

This is where strategic thinking meets meaningful action. You'll lead policy development, legislative initiatives, planning, and communications while providing expert advice on issues that matter to Northerners. From Cabinet briefings to Indigenous government partnerships and self-government implementation, your work will influence decisions at the highest levels.
If you're a relationship-builder, a policy innovator, and a leader who thrives on complex challenges, bring your expertise to a role where every day helps shape the future of housing in the Northwest Territories.
Key Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in social science or related field as well as a postgraduate diploma with at least 5 years of progressive experience, preferably in government, including at least 3 years of supervisor/management experience

Equivalencies
A university degree in a related field and at least 7 years of directly related experience in lieu of a post-graduate diploma

A college level diploma in a related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible directly related experience, including three in a supervisory or management capacity

Relevant education includes:
Business Administration, Economics, Indigenous Governance, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences

Relevant experience includes:
Advising senior executives, Budget management, Policy development and analysis, Preparation of briefing materials, Program oversight, Stakeholder relations, Strategic planning,

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.