Policy Counsel

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Iqaluit seeks a Policy Counsel to provide strategic legal and policy advice to the Department of Justice and the Minister. The role conducts legal and policy research and supports legislative and regulatory development for department programs.

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Planning, the position offers independent analysis to interpret and implement legislation and represents Nunavut’s interests in intergovernmental policy discussions and national forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and policy advice to the Department of Justice and the Minister.
• Conduct comprehensive legal and policy research to support legislative and regulatory development for department programs.
• Interpret and help implement legislation, regulations and departmental programs.

Job description

Title: Policy Counsel
Department:Justice
Community:Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 987
Type of Employment:Indeterminate

Salary range:$131,767 to $180,008 per year,37.5hours/week

Northern Allowance:$16,328 per year
Housing:Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status:Excluded
Closing date:October 23, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Planning, the Policy Counsel is responsible for providing strategic legal and policy advice, conducting comprehensive legal and policy research, and supporting legislative and regulatory development for the Department of Justice and the Minister. Working independently, the position provides expert legal and policy advice and analysis to support the development, interpretation and implementation of legislation, regulations and departmental programs, and represents Nunavut’s interests in intergovernmental policy discussions and national forums.