Policy Analyst, Violence and Abuse Prevention – Justice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Implement an Inuit-specific gender-focused perspective throughout all phases of the policy cycle

• Gain insights through evidence collection and community involvement

• Craft position statements and assist leadership in pivotal discussions

• Identify, assess, and offer recommendations regarding policy and legislative matters and opportunities

• Create briefing documents, position papers, and various policy-related materials

• Employ evidence-based strategies that integrate Inuit traditional knowledge to track issues surrounding violence, abuse prevention, and justice

• Provide recommendations through consultations both internally and externally with Inuit organizations

• Generate documentation to support submissions to governments, partners, and communities

• Identify and seek out funding sources to promote policy priorities

• Organize, lead, and document workshops, community gatherings, and working groups

• Assist in regular reporting to both internal and external stakeholders

• Represent the organization on external committees and working groups

⛳️ Requirements

• A college or university degree in a relevant field and/or a combination of education and experience

• Experience collaborating with federal, provincial, territorial, northern, or local governments and/or other funding bodies

• Familiarity with the policy development cycle

• Expertise and/or knowledge in applying a gender-based lens for policy analysis and recommendations

• Experience in developing, implementing, or evaluating grant and/or contribution agreements

• Proven experience in executing and managing community-based engagements

• Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles and the ability to apply them in policy or program development advocacy

• Awareness of current policy issues related to violence, abuse prevention, and justice within Inuit communities

• Proficiency in English

• Working knowledge of Inuktitut (both oral and written) and French is preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to travel across Canada

• Strong business acumen along with outstanding analytical and decision-making abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Capacity to thrive in dynamic, rapidly evolving, and fast-paced environments

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

• Opportunities to represent the organization on external committees and working groups