Senior Policy Analyst (18-month term) x 2

Workers' Safety & Compensation Commission of the NWT & Nunavut; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency focused on workplace safety is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to provide strategic policy advice and lead priority setting in policy and legislative matters. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in policy development, specifically in workers' compensation and OHS. A generous benefits package and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 (NT) or $22,996 (NU)

Relocation assistance

Subsidized housing (Iqaluit)

Superior benefits package

Career development programs

Generous leave entitlements

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in policy and legislative development.
• Experience with workers' compensation or OHS policy is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice on various legislative matters.
• Lead priority setting and policy management.
• Participate in inter jurisdictional policy activities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Engagement processes

Legislative development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for providing strategic policy advice and analysis on a wide variety of policy and legislative matters to the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), its President, Senior Management Team, and the Governance Council. The Senior Policy Analyst leads priority setting, management, and development of WSCC policies, directives and drafts briefing notes and decision-making documents. Working under the legislative framework of the Workers’ Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Mine Health and Safety Acts, Explosive Use Acts, and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Acts, the incumbent is required to develop and contribute to a wide variety of complex documents for Senior Management and the Governance Council to support decisions that impact the breadth of WSCC stakeholders. The incumbent also sits on the inter jurisdictional panel of Workers’ Compensation Board policy professionals across Canada to contribute to, monitor, and act on emerging issues that impact workers’ compensation and occupational health & safety (OHS) legislation and policy.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Identifying priorities for the strategic development of the Comprehensive Policy Review Plan (CPRP), Administrative Policy Review Plan (APRP).
• Leading the implementation of Comprehensive Policy Review Plan (CPRP), Administrative Policy Review Plan (APRP).
• Leading and providing expert advice on the policy consultation and engagement process.
• Implementing the Regulatory Review Plan.
• Participating in inter jurisdictional policy activities and provides WSCC’s position and perspective on policies and governing legislation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducting evaluation and performance measurement of implemented policies to ensure increased accountability and compliance across WSCC programs and services.

What you bring to the role:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field combined with five years of progressive experience in policy and/or legislative development. Related education includes, but is not limited to, political science, public administration, economics, and business administration.
• Experience with workers’ compensation or OHS policy and legislation is an asset.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 (NT) or $22,996 (NU).
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit – subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.