Policy Advisor

National Police Federation/Fédération de la Police Nationale; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 73,784 - 86,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Group Benefit package

Group Registered Savings Plan matching

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

The National Police Federation, based in Ottawa, is hiring a Policy Advisor to provide expert advice and support to improve public safety for Canadians. Key responsibilities include conducting research, developing policy recommendations, and supporting working groups.

The ideal candidate has a university degree, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and is bilingual in English and French. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in policy, policing, or legislative environment.
• Knowledge of RCMP policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and policy recommendations based on research.
• Support NPF working groups and task forces.
• Conduct research and analyze data to draft policy documents.

Skills

Research skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Qualitative analysis skills

Critical thinking

Professional writing

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

University degree in policy, political science, economics, labour relations, or law

Job description

The National Police Federation is currently hiring a Policy Advisor to join our team.

Overview of the Role

The Policy Advisor provides advice, research, policy development, and recommendations to achieve outcomes identified by the membership’s interests and needs. The Policy Advisor provides support for the NPF working groups and task forces.

Reporting to

Manager, Government Relations & Policy

Location

Hybrid Role located in Ottawa

Who We Are

The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs such as health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Why Work with the NPF

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous Group Benefit package including Health Care Spending and Taxable Spending Accounts.
• Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP) matching program of up to 7%.
• An inclusive, passionate and fun team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Committee & Task Force Support

• Take notes at planning sessions and official meetings with the Employer.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Effectively maintain a file and document storage system on SharePoint.
• Support on any policy-related action items arising from the Committees/Task Forces.
• Conduct research on various topics as needed by the Committees/Task Forces.

Policy writing

• Catalogue data into categories to support recommendations.
• Plan and structure compelling policy briefs, statements, position paper.
• Produce a draft of the policy product.
• Respond to comments/suggestions/edits as future iterations of the project are produced.
• Finalize document versions to be submitted to governments/Board of Directors/Employer.

Research

• Research subjects assigned as required.
• Gather information and data related to the topic of interest from academic sources, news reports, government documents, and internal NPF/RCMP studies/statistics.
• Analyze data from surveys, questionnaires, focus groups sessions and draft recommendations based on these findings.

Trends and Analysis

• Examine work coming down the policy pipeline.
• Anticipate future issues.
• Provide advice as needed.
• Monitor current events relating to Public Safety.

Other tasks (as needed basis)

• Produce surveys/questionnaires to obtain data from Members.
• Coordinate and facilitate focus group sessions.
• Monitor federation and provincial legislation and provide policy, legislative and regulatory analysis when required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• University degree, certificate or equivalent experience in policy, political science, economics, labour relations, law, or a related field.
• 4+ years' experience in policy, policing, government or legislative environment in an association or union setting, with consistent progression in responsibility.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, RCMP policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the public safety domain.

Skills

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office productivity tools.
• Strong research experience and skills.
• Ability to read and understand legislation and the legislative process.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analyses skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong professional writing skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities or balancing of priorities.
• Ability to solve complex problems and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Sound judgement and tact.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task; take the initiative; be proactive; flexible.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse workforce.

Other requirements

• Travel required at least two times per year
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal record check.

Compensation & Other Important Information

The starting base salary, depending on qualifications/experience, for this position is between $73,784.26 - $86,081.63. The maximum salary for the role is $110,676.38. The ability to advance through the salary range will be based on performance through our performance management program.

Starting annual leave for this position is 3 weeks (accrued as earned) which increases to 4 weeks after five years of employment with the NPF.

While requiring some travel in your province and across Canada is a requirement for this role, our remote work model includes flexibility in completing work hours and a philosophy in promoting a positive work-life balance.

The National Police Federation hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity.