Senior Policy Analyst

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Timmins is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst (and Office Lead) to drive regional growth and prosperity. This full-time role requires strong analytical and writing skills, with a focus on policy development. Bilingualism is essential, and candidates with experience in Northern Ontario are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on community engagement and inclusion.

Benefits

Salary increment for bilingualism

Benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience preferred, or five years practical experience with a diploma or bachelor's degree.
• Ability to assess policy implications and support proposed policy changes.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of researchers, interns, and summer placements.
• Monitor development and growth of Northern Ontario regions.
• Identify best practices and evidence-based solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Bilingualism

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Diploma

Job description

Senior Policy Analyst (and Office Lead) – Bilingual - Timmins

Northern Policy Institute (NPI) is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Analyst (and Office Lead) for a three-year contract (renewable) in Timmins, Ontario.

The Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for guiding a team of researchers, interns, and summer placements. They will monitor the development and growth of the various regions that make up Northern Ontario. The role involves identifying best practices and evidence-based solutions to support regional growth and prosperity. The Senior Analyst will also develop and participate in a network of professional connections.

Key qualifications include solid analytical and writing skills. The candidate should be able to assess policy implications, apply comparative evidence, and support proposed policy changes or solutions. A master's degree with at least two years of experience is preferred, but candidates with a diploma or bachelor's degree and at least five years of practical experience are encouraged to apply.

Bilingualism is required. Multilingualism or knowledge of Northern Ontario regions would be assets.

Applicants should include a one-paragraph statement explaining their interest in working in Northern Ontario. Applications without this statement may not be considered.

NPI values multilingual engagement and offers a $1,500 salary increment for fluency in Anishinabemowin, Oji-Cree, Cree, Michif, or French alongside English.

The starting salary range is $65,000 to $69,000 per year (plus benefits). The application deadline is midnight ET, 18 May 2025, with an expected start date of 2 July 2025. Send a cover letter, resume, and references to [e-mail] with "Senior Policy Analyst" in the subject line. For a job description, contact the same email.

NPI prioritizes candidates who are First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Francophone, from rural or remote northern communities, or interested in working in northern regions. Please mention any relevant characteristics in your cover letter.

Learn more about Timmins: https://www.timmins.ca/