Policy Analyst

Socket.dev; Dauphin; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension

Vacation

Job summary

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Policy Analyst in the Health & Wellness Department in Dauphin, MB. The analyst will research opportunities and potential prospects to increase Red River Métis participation in issues, programs, and decisions affecting their lives, and to develop capacity for self-identified solutions for healthy, sustainable communities.

Duties include research and analysis on social and political issues, health policy review, proposal preparation, cost

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent with experience in policy and program development.
• Experience in public sector reporting and budgeting.
• Experience with cost analysis and projections.
• Experience conducting research and creating presentations.
• Knowledge of social policy issues.
• Understanding of government administration and ministers' portfolios.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Experience serving on boards/committees preferred.
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture and MMF programs is an asset.
• Willingness to travel; valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and analysis on a broad range of social and political issues.
• Conduct health research and analyze government health policy.
• Prepare proposals based on extensive research and analysis.
• Provide cost analyses and financial information on policy and program services.
• Prepare quarterly reports for presentation to federal and provincial governments.
• Prepare grant applications on various topics.
• Assist with negotiations and attend inter-jurisdictional meetings and technical working groups.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Public sector experience

Cost analysis

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Cultural knowledge

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree with experience in policy

Job description

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Policy Analyst position within our Health & Wellness Department located in Dauphin, MB. The Policy Analyst is responsible for researching opportunities and potential prospects that will increase the control and participation of Red River Métis people over the issues, programs, and decisions that affect their lives and to develop the capacity to identify their own interest and solutions for building healthy and sustainable communities.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Undertake research and analysis of a broad range of social and political issuesin order toassistinidentifyingtheir implications as they relate to the negotiation process;
• Conduct health research, analyze existing government health policy and programs;
• Prepare proposals based on extensive research and analysis;
• Provide cost- analysis and comparative financial information on policy and program services;
• Prepare quarterly reports for presentation to the federal and provincial governments;
• Prepare grant applications on various topics;
• Work with communications specialists to prepare and implement a strategy communications plan;
• Develop and maintain contacts with officials, leaders and the business community concerning the strategy;
• Assistwith negotiations and attend inter-jurisdictional meetings and technical working groups.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s degree with several years of experience in policy and program development;
• Experience working in the public sector, preparing reports and budgets;
• Experience implementing strategies for major projects, developing cost analysis and projections;
• Experience conducting research and developing presentations;
• Knowledge of broad range of social policy issues;
• Knowledge of government administration, knowledge of government Ministers and portfolios;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.

• health
• dental
• vision
• pension
• vacation

The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment.

Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter.

The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.