Senior Policy Advisor

Makivik Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Vacation 20 days

Gas allowance

Sick days 15

Travel benefit

Isolation premium

Housing allowance

Cargo allowance

Job summary

Makivvik is seeking a senior policy analyst to develop strategic policy positions on environmental and wildlife issues. You will coordinate departmental strategies and lead research priorities aligned with Nunavik communities.

The role requires strong policy analysis, negotiations experience, and excellent English/French communication. Travel and multi-stakeholder coordination are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science, social science or environmental science or any other relevant sectors.
• 5–7 years of senior policy analysis, intergovernmental negotiations, or regulatory affairs experience.
• Fluent or strong working knowledge of English and French; Inuktitut encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and recommend strategic policy positions, briefing notes, and proposals on key environmental and wildlife issues.
• Coordinate and lead development of departmental strategies, management plans and research priorities.
• Act as lead representative or technical advisor on committees at regional and national levels.

Skills

Policy analysis

Intergovernmental negotiations

Environmental policy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

Master’s degree in political science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Makivvik, the trusted political organization with a rich history of representing the Inuit of Nunavik since 1978. Through Makivvik and our subsidiaries, Makivvik has created opportunities for Nunavimmiut and those who live in Nunavik, and today more than 500 Nunavimmiut are employed within the Makivvik network in our offices and subsidiaries.

Reports to: The DEWR’s Assistant Director in the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research

Location: Kuujjuaq, Montréal or Quebec

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and recommend strategic policy positions, briefing notes, and proposals on key environmental and wildlife issues, including climate change, biodiversity conservation, resource development, and protected areas;
• Coordinate and lead the development of departmental strategies, management plans and research priorities in line with Makivvik’s strategic goals and the interests of Nunavik communities;
• Act as Makivvik’s lead representative or technical advisor on various committees and working groups at a regional and National level;
• Oversee and coordinate complex projects, ensuring they are executed effectively, on budget, and in a manner that integrates the views and interests of Nunavik Inuit;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with representatives from Nunavik communities, regional organizations, the Québec government, the Government of Canada, and other stakeholders;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science, social science or environmental science or any other relevant sectors;
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in senior policy analysis, intergovernmental negotiations, or regulatory affairs, preferably within an Indigenous, governmental, or land claim organization;
• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Effective Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• A strong knowledge of Modern Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements, especially the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement;
• Written and oral proficiency in English and French. Proficiency in Inuktitut is also strongly encouraged;
• Excellent writing, analytical, and time-management skills;
• Working knowledge of relevant jurisprudence;
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Proven ability to manage multiple complex files concurrently;
• Security clearance is required.
  

Benefits

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

Simplified Pension Plan

Employer Contribution 7%

Group Insurance

Life, LTD, Health, & Dental

Vacation

Starting at 20 days

Gas Allowance

To a max. of $3,500

Sick Days

15
days

Travel Benefit

To a max. of $25,000

Isolation Premium

To a max. of $20,800

Housing Allowance

To a max. of $12,000

Cargo Allowance

To a max. of $6,500