Indigenous Policy & Strategy Lead

Pffaus; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an influential nonprofit, ranked among Canada’s Best Employers 2026, seeks a Lead, Policy Specialist reporting to the Director of Research & Policy in the Office of Indigenous Relations. The role advances Indigenous policy integration across CRC and ensures services reflect Indigenous rights and worldviews.

Responsibilities include guiding policy analyses, developing resources, and building strategic Indigenous partnerships while balancing Western and Indigenous

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience; university degree in humanities, social sciences, public health or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) preferred.
• Ability to engage Indigenous networks and balance Indigenous worldviews with Western frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership on Indigenous policies aligned with the Indigenous Peoples Framework.
• Lead integration of Indigenous policymaking and worldviews into organizational services.
• Develop policy-informed content and culturally appropriate resources for the framework.
• Prepare high-level policy briefings, documents, literature reviews, and leadership reports.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Indigenous leadership and organizations.

Job description

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an influential nonprofit, ranked among Canada’s Best Employers 2026, seeks a Lead, Policy Specialist reporting to the Director of Research & Policy in the Office of Indigenous Relations. The role advances Indigenous policy integration across CRC and ensures services reflect Indigenous rights and worldviews.

Responsibilities include guiding policy analyses, developing resources, and building strategic Indigenous partnerships while balancing Western and Indigenous