Policy Analyst

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CA $65,083.00/yr - CA $65,083.00/yr

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As part of FNESC’s Policy department, the Policy Analyst will support a variety of initiatives and projects to advance First Nations education in British Columbia. The Policy Analyst will undertake qualitative and quantitative research to support policy, strategic decisions, and advocacy. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for developing various materials including briefing notes, presentations, and research products. The Policy Analyst will also support their manager in working with BC First Nations, government partners, and other education stakeholders to build relationships and advance organizational priorities.

Since 1992, FNESC, led by a strong and diverse board of over 130 First Nations community representatives, has worked in partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA), and the Indigenous Adult Higher Learning Association (IAHLA). Communications, research, partnership-building, resource development and advocacy are all part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations education.

• The salary for this position is $65,083.00 per year;
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation and two (2) weeks of paid vacation at Christmas time (with the latter being subject to annual board approval);
• Well above-average benefits plan that is 100% paid for by FNESC, that includes: extended health care, dental care, and vision care;
• Well above-average employer matched pension plan;
• The potential for partial work-from-home;
• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization (approximately 30% of current FNESC employees have been promoted into their current role);
• Generous annual professional development subsidy;
• Generous wellness subsidy;
• Regular employee appreciation events such as our annual Christmas Party;
• Respectful work environment with a stellar work-life balance.

• Providing detailed policy advice to senior FNESC staff, the FNESC Executive, and the FNESC Board of Directors;
• Planning, coordinating, and leading research and analysis projects on a range of First Nations education topics;
• Participating in the preparation of reports, business cases, briefing notes, presentations, meeting materials (e.g. agendas, kits) and correspondence. The Policy Analyst is usually the person who drafts these documents and then makes revisions based on the input of others;
• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending advocacy positions, as well as policy and program options through research and consultation;
• Working with key education partners to advance strategic priorities;
• Reviewing and assessing policy issues in other jurisdictions, ministries, and sectors consistent with FNESC priorities and objectives;
• Interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and presenting the findings in an efficient, user-friendly manner to assist data-driven decision making;
• Developing data requests or querying data to address specific internal informational requests;
• Contributing to the development and implementation of information-sharing protocols with partner organizations;
• Assisting with meeting coordination;
• Preparing and delivering presentations;
• Providing direct support to staff working for First Nations.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Education, Political Science, Public Policy, or another field that highlights strong writing skills);
• Previous experience working in research, analysis, and policy development is an asset, but is not required if relevant education is present;
• Demonstrable knowledge in any of the following: (1) social policy, (2) public policy, (3) education policy, or (4) First Nations history, culture, and education;
• A passion and genuine interest in providing high-quality, professional, and timely service…