Legislative Policy Analyst - North Vancouver, Canada - Squamish Nation

Squamish Nation

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North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER**

CLOSES:
Open Until Filled
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Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community:

Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government

Who We Are:

Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed.

The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

About The Opportunity:

Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ Rights and Title Department, reporting directly to the Referrals Manager, the Senior Legislative Policy Analyst will work in collaboration to manage intake, assessment, internal engagement/consultation, and development of responses focused on the review and revision of provincial and other levels of government legislative amendments.

You will conduct policy analysis and research activities including preparation of reports and recommendations, and will champion values of innovative and provide expert advice on policy development, key policy issues facing departments, and policy best practices.

The incumbent is a skilled information gatherer, a highly effective verbal and written communicator, and have strong analytical thinking. This role also requires sound judgement and excellent organizational abilities.

The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating a variety of programs, services and policies, and undertaking assignments of considerable importance in the engagement with external governments on their implementation of the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples principles into their laws, regulations and practices.

This position will conceptualize and lead legislative amendment referral processes involving research, conduct policy research and issues monitoring, and prepare materials including briefings, presentations, proposals, submissions and other policy documents as needed.

What You Bring:

Combination of education and experience.
Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
Maintains composure in highpressure situations.
Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
Teamoriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

Salary:
$ 83,518 - $ 95,607 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program

Why Work With Us:

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people.

With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests.

Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.