- Professional
- Oficina en Iqaluit
Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Department: Justice
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 320
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $121,022 to $137,300 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: November 7, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Director, Policy and Planning (Director), the Senior Policy Analyst (Analyst) is responsible for researching and developing policy and legislative initiatives to address the priorities and strategic direction of the department overall, in alignment with the government mandate and ensuring that internal and external consultation occurs with stakeholders throughout the development and implementation process. This position is required to demonstrate leadership on significant files and provide high level advice and support the Director. This includes representing the department at various governmental committees and committees of the legislative assembly. The incumbent prepares departmental responses and briefing notes as required to support Senior Managers, Assistant Deputy Minister, the Deputy Minister (DM) and Minister’s office, in addition to key documents such as cabinet submissions, reports, directives and discussion papers. The Analyst designs, develops and implements and evaluates justice policies and programs.
Responsibilities
The Analyst contributes to the overall functioning of the department and the reporting of programs and services by the Minister and DM to Cabinet, the legislature and external stakeholders. Through the strategic/business planning process, the position has an impact on the short and long term direction of the department. Through the provision of effective and responsive policy and legislation development, analysis and research, the position has an impact on program and service delivery. The incumbent works independently and in a team environment to manage the policy and legislation review/department/implementation process within the department.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree in Law, Communications or Social Sciences with at least three (3) years of related work experience (related work experience should include legislation and policy research, development and analysis and work related to the mandate of the Department of Justice). Experience in policy work and has received training in policy related techniques, including project management, team leadership and program evaluation is required. Experience in writing complex briefing material and analytical reports is required.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
About Company
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The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
