Senior Policy Analyst; Term

Department:
Environment and Climate Change

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 revision of departmental policies, standards, procedures, and legislative initiatives. This includes coordinating the development, review, and implementation of business plans, human resource plans, operating policies, and approaches to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with departmental activities. The position
¿ s advice and analysis play a key role in setting direction for departmental actions and advancing the strategic goals and priorities of the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

The Senior Policy Analyst leads and participates in the review and development of policy, and strategic initiatives. The position helps ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to departmental issues and provides strategic advice on departmental plans, and policies.

The Senior Policy Analyst coordinates and prepares support materials for the Minister and senior management, including briefing notes for sessions of the Legislative Assembly, materials related to policy or legislative proposals, submissions to central agencies, and support for intergovernmental processes.

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

Key Requirements

• Provides advice and analysis on the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of departmental policies, standards, procedures, legislation, and corporate plans to support accurate and timely policy, program, legislative, and process advancement.
• Coordinates and prepares briefing materials and submissions for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Legislative Assembly, standing committees, Executive Council, Financial Management Board, central agencies, and intergovernmental meetings.
• Leads and supports departmental and GNWT strategic, business, human resource, and budget planning and reporting processes, and participates on departmental or interdepartmental teams as required.

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Political Science, coupled with a minimum three (3) years of experience in northern governments or other relevant work.
• Equivalencies may include a master's degree in Environmental Management or Political Science, coupled with a minimum one (1) year of experience in northern governments or other relevant work.
• Related fields may include policy analysis, public policy, research, and evaluation.

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:

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