Midwifery Policy Analyst

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated; Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated is seeking a Midwifery Policy Analyst to support health priority areas for Inuit in Nunavut. The role involves advocating for health-related matters, policy analysis, and research within the Department of Social, Cultural and Development. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds or experience and advocate for Inuit health issues.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee pension plan

Group insurance

Vacation travel assistance

Housing allowance of $35,232.00

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in health or social policy.
• Strong policy analysis, planning, and research skills.
• Knowledge of health-related issues affecting Inuit in Nunavut.

Responsibilities

• Plan & implement activities guided by the director.
• Analyze policy and provide recommendations on midwifery.
• Research policy and planning issues concerning SCD.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Inuit language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Location Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit or Cambridge Bay, NU

Department of Social, Cultural and Development
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Located in Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit or Cambridge Bay, NU

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Health and working with a team to advance NTI’s mission. SCD Department is responsible for activities related to NTI’s role as Designated Inuit Organization (DIO) under Article 32 of the Nunavut Agreement. The Midwifery Policy Analyst will undertake advocacy, representation, policy analysis, and research in order to advance NTI’s health priority areas and the implementation of Article 32 of the Nunavut Agreement. This position is expected to provide support, guidance and analysis as it related to midwifery in Nunavut, including:

• Plan & Implement activities as guided by the Director and Assistant Director
• Analyze policy and provide recommendation(s) and options for NTI positions on midwifery
• Ensure all activities, projects and initiatives comply with best practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Research a full range of policy and planning issues of concern to SCD, as well as other NTI Departments as required.
• Provide advocacy on health-related matters affecting Nunavut Inuit, based on research and statistics.

To be invited for an interview; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 3 years of equivalent work experience in health or social policy, strong policy analysis planning and research skills, strong problem-solving skills, Inuit language oral and written skills are an asset. Knowledge of health-related issues affecting Inuit in Nunavut, good knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement and NTI’s Mission, especially Article 32.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Starting salary is $121,120.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.

Housing allowance of $35,232.00

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CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2025

Our Mission: Inuit economic, social, and cultural well-being through implementation of the Nunavut Agreement.