About the Role
The Senior Policy Analyst leads the development and implementation of policy strategies which advance the mandate of the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Language. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and refining policy approaches that support Indigenous language revitalization across Canada, grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews.
The position plays a key role in bridging community engagement with policy by building and sustaining reciprocal, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities, partners, and stakeholders/rightsholders. It ensures that community perspectives, priorities, and knowledges are meaningfully reflected in policy development, engagement frameworks, and knowledge translation.
We are currently accepting candidates as we have this position opening across the following departments:
Innovation Hub: advances Indigenous language revitalization through innovative approaches, emerging technologies, partnerships, and community-driven solutions. Its work supports and evaluates innovative initiatives, builds partnerships and capacity, and explores new tools and approaches that strengthen Indigenous language learning, knowledge sharing, accessibility, and intergenerational transmission.
Dispute Resolution: supports the Commission's responsibilities under the Indigenous Languages Act by providing mediation and other culturally appropriate approaches to resolving disputes related to Indigenous languages. The department also supports the Commissioner in reviewing complaints and delivers its work through processes designed to be culturally respectful, trauma-informed, and responsive to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis realities.
National Center: advances the Commission's mandate and coordinating its interconnected departmental hubs. It brings together the Commission's core functions and initiatives within a national structure, supporting collaboration across research, innovation, engagement, policy, and Dispute Resolution, with Communications providing cross-functional support.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Manager, lead the development of strategic, policy-based approaches that reflect community priorities and are grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems.
- Provide strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior leadership on complex and emerging issues, supporting informed decision-making.
- Prepare high-quality briefing materials, speaking notes, and issue analyses.
- Lead the design, management, and implementation of projects that advance departmental and organizational priorities.
- Integrate and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, including community input, research findings, and jurisdictional scans, to develop clear, evidence-based policy options and recommendations.
- Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous rights holders, partners, and stakeholders to support meaningful engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborate across internal teams to ensure coordinated policy development, aligned engagement approaches, and consistent communication outputs.
- Monitor and analyze legislative, policy, and thematic developments to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends, and provide timely, sound policy advice.
- Translate complex policy, research, and community knowledge into clear, accessible, and actionable outputs for diverse audiences.
- Represent the Commission at key engagements and forums, strengthening relationships with external partners and promoting mutual learning.
- Support the development of tools, frameworks, and approaches to assess the effectiveness and impact of policy initiatives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, Indigenous studies, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Significant experience (3-5+ years) in policy development, analysis, and advisory roles, preferably within Indigenous, cultural, or language revitalization contexts.
- Experience working with or alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments, with a demonstrated understanding of distinctions-based approaches.
Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong understanding of Indigenous language revitalization, cultural preservation, and the broader policy landscape in Canada, including the Indigenous Languages Act and the TRC Calls to Action.
- Knowledge of Indigenous governance, rights, and culturally-grounded community engagement practices.
- Familiarity with federal, provincial/territorial, and Indigenous policy environments and decision-making processes.
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to develop and provide strategic policy advice on complex and sensitive issues.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize diverse sources of information into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, reports, and materials for senior leadership.
- Strong project management skills, with experience leading initiatives from design through implementation.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.
- High degree of cultural competency, humility, and respect when working with Indigenous Peoples and communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams, while also operating independently and taking initiative.
Assets
- Proficiency in an Indigenous language and bilingualism (English/French).
What We Offer
The Commission offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits and a pension plan, three weeks paid holidays to begin, plus additional paid days off through the year, including federal and provincial holidays. The Commission offers a wonderful, supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and professional development.
The Commission recognizes that our success requires us to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and diversity in its widest context, one where all people, regardless of difference, are valued and respected.
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.
À propos du rôle
L'analyste principal des politiques dirige l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre de stratégies politiques qui font progresser le mandat du Bureau du commissaire aux langues autochtones. Le rôle se concentre sur le développement, l'analyse et l'affinement des approches politiques qui soutiennent la revitalisation des langues autochtones à travers le Canada, fondées sur les systèmes de connaissances et les visions du monde autochtones.
Ce poste joue un rôle clé dans le lien entre l'engagement communautaire et les politiques en construisant et en maintenant des relations réciproques et fondées sur la confiance avec les communautés autochtones, les partenaires et les parties prenantes/titulaires de droits. Il garantit que les perspectives, priorités et connaissances communautaires se reflètent de manière significative dans l'élaboration des politiques, les cadres d'engagement et la traduction des connaissances.
Nous acceptons actuellement des candidats, car ce poste s'ouvre dans les départements suivants:
Innovation Hub: fait avancer la revitalisation des langues autochtones grâce à des approches innovantes, des technologies émergentes, des partenariats et des solutions communautaires axées sur la communauté. Son travail soutient et évalue des initiatives innovantes, construit des partenariats et des capacités, et explore de nouveaux outils et approches qui renforcent l'apprentissage des langues autochtones, le partage des connaissances, l'accessibilité et la transmission intergénérationnelle.
Services de règlement des différends: soutient les responsabilités de la Commission en vertu de la Loi sur les langues autochtones en fournissant de la médiation et d'autres approches culturellement appropriées pour résoudre les différends liés aux langues autochtones. Le ministère soutient également le commissaire dans l'examen des plaintes et accomplit son travail par des processus conçus pour être respectueux sur le plan culturel, informés sur les traumatismes et réactifs aux réalités des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis.
Centre national : fait progresser le mandat de la Commission et coordonne ses pôles départementaux interconnectés. Il rassemble les fonctions et initiatives principales de la Commission au sein d'une structure nationale, soutenant la collaboration en recherche, innovation, engagement, politiques et résolution des différends, avec un soutien interfonctionnel par les communications.
Responsabilités clés
- En collaboration avec le gestionnaire, dirigez le développement d'approches stratégiques fondées sur les politiques qui reflètent les priorités communautaires et reposent sur les systèmes de connaissances autochtones.
- Fournir des conseils stratégiques et des recommandations politiques à la haute direction sur des enjeux complexes et émergents, en soutenant une prise de décision éclairée.
- Préparez des documents d'information de haute qualité, des notes de parole et des analyses de problématiques.
- Dirigez la conception, la gestion et la mise en œuvre de projets qui font progresser les priorités départementales et organisationnelles.
- Intégrer et synthétiser les données qualitatives et quantitatives, y compris les contributions de la communauté, les résultats de la recherche et les analyses juridictionnelles, afin de développer des options et recommandations politiques claires fondées sur des données probantes.
- Construire et maintenir des relations respectueuses et fondées sur la confiance avec les détenteurs de droits autochtones, les partenaires et les parties prenantes afin de soutenir un engagement et une collaboration significatifs.
- Collaborez entre les équipes internes pour assurer un développement coordonné des politiques, des approches d'engagement alignées et des résultats de communication cohérents.
- Surveiller et analyser les développements législatifs, politiques et thématiques afin d'identifier les risques, les opportunités et les tendances émergentes, et fournir des conseils politiques efficaces et pertinents.
- Traduire des politiques complexes, des recherches et des connaissances communautaires en résultats clairs, accessibles et exploitables pour divers publics.
- Représenter la Commission lors d'engagements et forums clés, renforcer les relations avec les partenaires externes et promouvoir l'}
