Senior Manager,Policy and Strategic Relations Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,Government

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EHW

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager, Policy and Strategic Relations leads EHW’s policy intelligence, research, and strategic relations functions. The role strengthens EHW’s ability to anticipate, understand, and influence government decision-making related to homelessness and housing. This position generates the research, analysis, and strategic insights that inform EHW’s education and advocacy, funding strategies, system-level responses and monitors policy, strategy, legislation, funding, and public discourse across all orders of government translating complex information into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives.

The role includes active engagement with Indigenous organizations and sector partners to ensure policy analysis and advocacy are grounded in lived experience and Indigenous perspectives.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and analyze government policies, strategies, legislation, and funding related to homelessness and housing

Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to inform organizational strategy and decision-making

Conduct research, jurisdictional scans, and data analysis to support education, advocacy and system planning

Prepare briefing notes, reports, and policy analyses that translate complex information into clear recommendations

Lead Access to Information (ATI) and Freedom of Information (FOI/FIPPA) requests and integrate findings with other data sources

Track national developments in homelessness and housing to identify trends and best practices

Build and maintain relationships with governments, funders, Indigenous organizations, and sector partners

Support strategic engagement and advocacy by identifying opportunities to influence policy, strategy, funding, and legislation

Represent EHW in external forums, committees, and working groups as required

Identify funding opportunities and support or lead proposal development

Produce high-quality written materials (e.g., reports, submissions, briefing notes) to support advocacy and public positioning

Provide policy insights, environmental scans, and recommendations to help inform strategic initiatives

Ensure alignment between policy analysis, advocacy, and organizational messaging

Participate in the hiring, supervising, and evaluation of staff

In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, manage and administer budgets

Provide regular briefings and strategic updates to the CEO and Senior Directors

Candidates should also possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and related experience:

As an Indigenous organization, and given the overrepresentation of Indigenous people among those experiencing houselessness, demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous communities, cultures, histories, and ways of knowing is required

Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., public policy, political science, economics, sociology, urban studies, journalism, or law); a graduate degree is an asset

Experience in policy analysis, research, and government relations, preferably in housing, homelessness, or social policy

Strong understanding of government systems and decision-making processes at municipal, provincial, and federal levels

Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights

Experience preparing ATI and/or FOI/FIPPA requests and working with administrative data

Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, reports, briefings, and funding proposals

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Experience monitoring media and emerging issues to inform strategy

Strong political acumen and the ability to manage confidential, controversial or politically sensitive information in an appropriate manner

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, monitor, supervise, and evaluate direct reports

Experience working with budgets

Knowledge of homelessness, housing systems, and the broader social policy landscape in Canada

Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with Indigenous organizations and sector partners

Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences

Experience in proposal writing is an asset

A valid MB driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle