Position summary

In this role, you will provide expertise in policy development, analysis, planning, and research in areas aligned with Seabird Island policy agenda including the development of reports, presentations, plans and publications. The Policy Analyst, you will develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, First Nations communities, partners, and organizations, and with federal, provincial, and external stakeholders. Collaborating across the organization to conduct research and analysis and preparing briefings, reports, publications, strategies, discussion papers, summaries, and other documents to support policy and planning.

Success profile

What does it take to be successful working in at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Collaborative: Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.
• Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understood and audience appropriate briefing notes, reports, and presentations.
• Complex understanding: Ability to conduct research and analysis, including clearly identifying and defining policy issues, providing analysis to a high professional standard, and designing and evaluating policy options from a First Nations viewpoint.
• Multitasker: Ability to multi-task and set priorities effectively.
• Presenter: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including public speaking, and note taking skills.
• Knowledge holder: Knowledge of policy as it relates to First Nations, BC First Nations communities, their governance model and issues facing them.
• Innovative: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive culture.
• Inclusive: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create policies that encapsulate culture, multiple voices, and government requirements.

Work that matters
If you are passionate about using policy to improve outcomes of First Nations people, this may be the opportunity for you! You enjoy working as part of a team and can deliver individual results. You thrive in an environment, which allows you to make a high impact towards the future of a First Nations Community.

Seabird Island is a forward-thinking community that has implemented Land Code and is working towards both Child Protection Jurisdiction and Education Jurisdiction. We are located 1 kilometre from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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Benefits and perks

Benefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time,
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
• Equitable hourly rates, and
• Casual dress code

What you’ll do

• Reviews and revises current policy and guidelines for each area based on senior management and governing body direction.
• Conducts research and analysis and prepares briefings, reports, publications, strategies, discussion papers, summaries, and other documents to support policy and planning.
• Evaluates current policies and makes recommendations for revisions.
• Identifies policy issues, provides options, and recommends amendments or development of new policies based on business needs or new.
• Ensures that all Seabird policies, bylaws, codes, etc. are cross-referenced with each other and with Government regulations.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of presentations, including making presentations as required.
• Coordinates work with technical experts (internally and externally) and provides research and analysis for guidelines that support policies.
• Develops, recommends, and implements new initiatives, policy and/or research projects under direction of the Director.
• Coordinates activities and information flow related to the initiatives/projects developed.
• Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops, recommends, and implements processes to ensure congruency with Seabird Island Policy, Planning and Strategic Services and other departments under direction of the Director.
• Responsible for developing and implementing work plans, identifying, and defining key initiatives and outcomes, conducting research, writing policy, codes, and plans, and identifies recommendations for consideration.
• Participates on internal and/or external committees
• Attends, summarizes, and take notes for meetings and propose follow-up, including briefing senior management and others as needed.
• Provides status, verbal or written reports at frequencies determined by management and in the format requested.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Education

• A University degree or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

Experience

• Recent, relevant, and significant experience in research, analysis, policy development and report preparation related to governance or the Health or Social services sector (Significant usually defined as 3-5 years of experience, and recent usually defined as experience acquired in the last 3-7 years).
• Experience working with First Nations leadership and communities.
• Experience in policy development and analysis (ideally in First Nations issues and priorities or health sectors).
• Experience in research, writing, and note-taking.
• Experience in community engagement or consultative processes.
• Utilizing the Microsoft Office suite.

Pre-employment screening

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Seabird Island has implemented measures to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Seabird Island is mandated under provincial health care standards that all employees provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 unless otherwise deemed exempt under the Human Rights Code.

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.