Senior Policy Advisor, Inuit Economic Development

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid group insurance

RRSP contributions

Annual training allowance

Relocation allowance

Vacation – starting at 3 weeks/year

Paid Christmas break

Compensation above posted range may be

Job summary

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in Ottawa seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to promote Canada’s Inuit interests in economic development and other policy areas. You will coordinate with Inuit regions, ITK staff and federal/provincial partners, preparing analyses, reports, and strategy documents to influence national policy.

You will lead multi-stakeholder discussions, develop program plans and budgets, and ensure timely delivery aligned with funding conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 4 years related work experience.
• Experience with policy development, program management and evaluation.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; Inuktitut/French an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead on policy matters as assigned by the Manager.
• Draft reports, position papers and policy statements.
• Coordinate planned activities with Inuit regions and stakeholders.
• Monitor external policy trends and advise senior leadership.
• Facilitate working groups and partner meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written English

Communication skills

Facilitation

Project coordination

Time management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Grade 12 + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Job description

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in Ottawa seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to promote Canada’s Inuit interests in economic development and other policy areas. You will coordinate with Inuit regions, ITK staff and federal/provincial partners, preparing analyses, reports, and strategy documents to influence national policy.

You will lead multi-stakeholder discussions, develop program plans and budgets, and ensure timely delivery aligned with funding conditions.