Senior Policy Analyst; Term

Department:
Environment and Climate Change

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

The Senior Policy Analyst provides analysis and advice in the development and modification of departmental policies, standards, procedures, and the formulation of principles and setting objectives with respect to desired policy and legislative results. This includes the development, review, and implementation of Business Plans; HR Plans; operating policies; and identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk associated with departmental activities. The position's advice and analysis plays a key role in setting direction for departmental actions and furthering the strategic goals and priorities of Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT).

The Senior Policy Analyst participates in the review and development of policy, and strategic initiatives. The position plays a key role in ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach to departmental issues and initiatives and provides strategic advice regarding departmental plans and policies.

The Senior Policy Analyst assists in the preparation of support materials for the Minister such as briefing notes during sessions of the Legislative Assembly, briefing materials specific to policy or legislative proposals, and support to the Intergovernmental Council.

This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The incumbent would be required to live and work in Yellowknife, NT. A hybrid/remote work plan is not a possibility.

Key Requirements

• Provides advice and analysis on all matters relating to the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies, standards, procedures, legislation and corporate plans to ensure accurate and timely legislation, policy, program and process advancement.
• Prepares briefing materials for the Minister and Deputy Minister, including briefing material for sessions of the Legislation Assembly, Standing Committees and Executive Council meetings, Financial Management Board (FMB) Submissions, and intergovernmental meetings.
• Provides support to Departmental and GNWT strategic, business, HR, and budget planning processes and reporting as required.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in business management, public administration, economics or a related field, AND at least three (3) years of broad professional experience in economic development, policy development, and interdisciplinary research.
• Completion of a master's degree in business management, public administration, economics or a related field, AND at least one (1) year of broad professional experience in economic development, policy development, and interdisciplinary research.
• Related fields may include Policy Analysis, Research and Evaluation.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.