ygovt
Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs Analyst
Ucluelet, British Columbia · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$62k-$93kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- The role bridges external processes and internal governance by translating complex developments into actionable advice, policies, and coordinated responses that uphold YG's rights and treaty obligations.
- ACCOUNTABILITY Policy & Legislative Analysis Reviews policy and legislative initiatives from federal, provincial, and local governments to identify interactions with the Maa-nulth Final Agreement, YG laws, and governance priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Indigenous Studies, or related field
- Minimum 2-4 years of policy, research, or intergovernmental experience
- Familiarity with treaty implementation and Indigenous governance
Nice to have
- Experience working with or for a Modern Treaty First Nation
- Familiarity with the Maa-nulth Final Agreement
- Master's degree in a related discipline
- Policy analysis & research
- Briefing-note writing
- Treaty & legislative literacy
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Attention to detail
Skills
- Policy & Legislative Analysis
- Analyzes implications for YG's rights, jurisdiction, and areas of interest (forestry, waters, harvesting, culture).
- Researches legal, treaty, and policy frameworks.
- Strategic Memos & Briefings
- Researches government activities, emerging issues, and politically sensitive developments.
- Prepares strategic policy memos with clear analysis and recommendations.
- Recommends prioritization of engagement requests based on risk, impact, and alignment with YG priorities.
- Prepares briefing notes, correspondence, and recommendations.
- Whole-of-Government Coordination
- Coordinates cross-department input to ensure a whole-of-government perspective informs all positions.
- External Engagement Support
- Drafts high-quality correspondence, briefing notes, and speaking notes for YG leadership in intergovernmental engagement.
Compensation
- Band 5 ($61,800 - $92,700)
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