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The Policy Analyst supports the development of the Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan by conducting research, analysis, formulation, direction, interpretation and implementation on assigned policy, program, legislative or other key issues such as housing, health, education, language & heritage and early learning and child care.
The Policy Analyst will be expected to:
-Conduct and participate in policy research and analysis,
-Coordinate and prepare policy papers and responses to issues and initiatives
Professional Qualifications:
-Post-Secondary education (degree or diploma) from a recognized institution with a focus on Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Law, Public Policy Development/Admin., Municipal Government, etc. (or a combination of education and experience),
Relevant Knowledge:
-Knowledge of models of Mtis/Indigenous governance, trends, funding programs legislation and issues facing Mtis and Indigenous Peoples in Canada,
-Knowledge of Mtis /Indigenous policy issues such as housing, health, education, early learning and childcare, etc.
-Knowledge of Mtis history, culture and language, and the dynamics of self-government.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Masters degree in related field
-Clean and clear Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector)
-Knowledge of the Michif language
-Certification as Commissioner of Oaths (or able to obtain certification)
Required Qualifications:
-Legal standing to work in Canada (Canadian Social Insurance number).
-Current or past resident of Saskatchewan.
-Valid Canadian or Saskatchewan Drivers License. Only qualified candidates will be considered.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
- Identify and assess economic, demographic and social developments and report on implications for housing and related social policy
- Develop questionnaires for social survey research
- Develop social programs, social legislation or proposals
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Conduct surveys and analyze data
- Conduct demographic, social and economic analyses
- Conduct Research
- Compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy research
Work Setting
- Government