Policy, Legislation and Communications Analyst

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Iqaluit is seeking a Policy, Legislation and Communications Analyst. The role involves designing and implementing policy changes, managing communications, and evaluating departmental effectiveness. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of experience in a related field. Fluency in multiple official languages of Nunavut is preferred. This opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience in policy development, legislation, or communications.
• Completion of a policy development program is an asset.
• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policy and legislation changes.
• Evaluate existing departmental policies for effectiveness.
• Develop and coordinate briefing materials for government sessions.
• Manage communications services and annual plans.

Skills

Policy development

Legislation analysis

Communications

Stakeholder consultation

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy & Legislation and Communication, the Policy, Legislation and Communications Analyst designs, develops, implements, and evaluates policy, legislation, and communication programming change. The functions associated with this position affect all divisions of TIN and have implications for other Government of Nunavut departments. The position liaises within TIN, with other departments, and the public—creating public awareness of TIN’s programs and services and providing strategic advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister, and departmental staff. Through effective and responsive policy, legislation, and communications development and analysis, the position directly impacts program and service delivery.

Major Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Following government process in the development of policy and legislation on behalf of departmental clients including planning, issue identification, stakeholder consultation, research and analysis, options analysis, and documentation for Cabinet decision.
• Evaluating existing departmental policies, directives, and programs to determine their effectiveness and alignment with government priorities, including monitoring public and community reaction.
• Assessing proposed policy, legislation, and programs to determine suitability and compatibility with existing frameworks, and analyzing potential political, legal, economic, and financial effects.
• Developing and coordinating briefing materials and documents for sittings of the Legislative Assembly, committees, Federal-Provincial-Territorial meetings, and community events.
• Managing the development and implementation of internal and external communications services, including annual communications plans, media request processes, and departmental communications obligations.
• Acting as ATIPP coordinator and supporting departmental clients with policy tools, consultation plans, and strategic communications advice.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through an undergraduate degree in public administration, business administration, communications, journalism, political science, social sciences or a related field, plus two (2) years of related work experience in policy development, legislation and/or communications. Completion of a policy development program (e.g. Government of Nunavut Policy Development and or Advanced Policy Development Program) is an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.