Policy Analyst (Water)

Job description

Start date:  As soon as possible
Eligibility for Remote Work : 100% remote or according to your choices
Starting salary: To be determined according to the current salary scale (between $68 306 and $98 989), revised annually
To apply : https://iddpnql.ca/en/career/

FNQLSDI activities are mainly in French

Mandate
* The person will analyze the various freshwater protection initiatives from a political, technical and legal point of view. He/she will work closely with the communities on the various water-related issues in order to develop strategies. He/she will make recommendations to the various levels of government based on First Nations priorities. He/she will take part in regional and national committees. He/she will also contribute to various freshwater and environmental projects within the team.

Main responsibilities
* Conduct in-depth research and analysis on strategic and complex issues and use that research to provide First Nations with well-founded advice and recommendations.
* Prepare a variety of informative communications, including letters, briefing notes, presentations, and analytical reports.
* Work closely with a range of stakeholders and partners to achieve common goals.
* Help draft funding applications and prepare and negotiate contracts with external partners.

Required experience and qualifications

Do you have what it takes?
* Relevant experience in policy analysis, preferably in an Indigenous context
* Excellent research and analytical skills
* Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders and build trusting relationships with First Nations and other partners
* Knowledge of political and socioeconomic issues affecting First Nations
* University degree in political science, Indigenous studies, law, public administration, or a related field (asset)

Benefits
* Work for First Nations
* Full-time position with a flexible 34-hour schedule
* Friday afternoons off
* Remote Work-Policy in place
* Annual vacation upon hiring and years of experience are recognized
* 14 federal and provincial general holidays
* 2 weeks of paid vacation during the holiday season
* Sick leave and family-related leave upon hiring
* Pension plan and group insurance after the probation period

To apply
* Please fill out the form below and submit it along with your resume and a cover letter to the attention of Alain Bédard before the application deadline, here →https://iddpnql.ca/en/career/
** Please note that when applicants are equally qualified, the FNQLSDI gives priority to Indigenous candidates. Only candidates retained in the pre-selection process will be contacted.

Job posting period

Until 2024-10-14 at 08:02