Senior Policy Lead, Métis Children & Family Services

Albertametis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Pension plan

Training & development

Generous time off policies

Job summary

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to join the Children and Family Services team in Edmonton. You will provide strategic support to develop, evaluate and analyze policies, legislation, and practices affecting Métis communities.

Responsibilities include research, data review, preparing briefing notes, policy options, and working with multiple stakeholders to advance the department’s agenda while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Government, Business, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Government Administration, Social Sciences, or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Policy Analyst role or government role.
• Experience conducting research and policy development in Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Experience with government processes and policy development/implementation is an asset.
• Project management experience coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on Children and Family Services and Act C-92.
• Review data from internal databases and third-party sources.
• Compile tables, charts, graphs for reports and documents.
• Provide analysis and policy options for leadership.
• Identify policy issues, communicate findings, and advise Leadership.
• Examine policy efficacy, amend drafts, and suggest improvements.
• Synthesize findings for briefing notes, reports, and decks.
• Provide recommendations for policy development and interpretation.
• Organize information and apply it to programs and policies.
• Coordinate policy research projects and engage stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and other forums as required.

Skills

Metis history & culture

Policy analysis

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Data analysis

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Strategic thinking

Time management

Independent & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Government, Business, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Government Administration, Social Sciences, or similar

Minimum of 5 years policy analyst/government experience

Experience in Indigenous communities (Métis asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Workspace

Databases for research

Job description

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to join the Children and Family Services team in Edmonton. You will provide strategic support to develop, evaluate and analyze policies, legislation, and practices affecting Métis communities.

Responsibilities include research, data review, preparing briefing notes, policy options, and working with multiple stakeholders to advance the department’s agenda while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.