Senior Policy Advisor

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

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applicants who are enrolled under an inuit nunangat land claims agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

closing date: january 21, 2026

salary band 4 - $70,277- $87,846

compensation is aligned with internal equity and market benchmarks. In limited circumstances, offers above the posted range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications or highly specialized expertise

this role, as with all positions at itk is 100% in-office, requires being in the office full-time at 75 albert street, ottawa, on.

we do not use ai to assess or screen applications. Our hiring process is grounded in human review and values lived experience, cultural competency, and diverse career paths, in addition to formal education and work experience.

the senior policy advisor plays a key role in advancing inuit priorities and strengthening the policy environment that affects inuit across canada. This role provides strategic policy advice and practical recommendations to support improved outcomes for inuit in designated policy areas. The position serves as a trusted liaison between inuit treaty organizations, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and external partners, helping to ensure inuit perspectives, rights, and priorities are reflected in policy development and decision-making.

the senior policy advisor also leads the coordination and delivery of assigned program activities, working closely with inuit regions, itk staff, and government stakeholders. This includes facilitating collaboration, monitoring progress, and ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively, on time, and in alignment with approved priorities, funding requirements, and inuit-led objectives.

policy topics may include environmental wildlife, climate, economic development and/or public health .

• serve as lead advisor on assigned policy files, managing file-specific priorities and deliverables as directed by the manager.
• research, draft, review, and produce high-quality policy products, including reports, studies, position papers, policy statements, and briefing materials across designated policy areas (e.g., health and social development; environment and wildlife; education, language, culture, and economic development).
• identify evidence and data gaps within assigned policy areas and work collaboratively with partners to support research, analysis, and knowledge development.
• develop funding proposals, including cover letters, work plans, timelines, and budgets, in support of departmental and organizational priorities.
• contribute to departmental and organizational strategic planning, operational planning, and annual work plans, including recommending priority initiatives aligned with inuit and organizational objectives.
• conduct policy analysis and develop evidence-based recommendations and positions to inform national-level policy development and advocacy.
• facilitate and coordinate the work of committees, working groups, and advisory tables related to assigned policy areas.
• engage and collaborate with internal colleagues, inuit treaty organizations, and federal, provincial, and territorial governments to advance shared policy objectives.
• build and maintain relationships with national policy stakeholders, organizations, and sector-based associations relevant to assigned files.
• monitor emerging trends, legislation, policies, programs, and issues with current or potential impacts on inuit interests across canada.
• collaborate with communications staff to support the development and implementation of communications plans related to key policy initiatives and priorities.

• build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with inuit treaty organizations, government partners, and relevant external agencies.
• represent the organization in meetings, workshops, conferences, and virtual forums, ensuring effective…