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Department: National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
Position supervisor: Director, Policy
Work Location: Hybrid
Contract length: ASAP-August 6, 2027 (Possibility of further extension pending available funding)
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Employee Group: OPSEU
Grade: 13
Salary Scale: $88,420.35 – $112,008.23
Hiring Salary Scale: $88,420.35 – $96,619.30

The Senior Policy Analyst monitors and tracks policy issues and political trends across Canada, undertakes comparative analysis, and develops actionable policy recommendations to support the National Institute on Ageing’s (NIA) public policy agenda.

They provide policy advice to the Director and develop policy-specific communications products in English and French, such as briefing notes, policy options papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, and correspondence, to promote NIA’s mandate, priorities and activities.

The Senior Policy Analyst leads engagement and outreach activities, collects and solicits input from a broad pan-Canadian and cross sectoral network of diverse partners, and builds productive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, and government officials to advance progress on key issues related to ageing in Canada.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong initiative, capable of working independently while contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.
The Senior Policy Analyst will take a leadership role in report writing and policy project management, while actively engaging in policy research. Demonstrated experience in these areas is an asset.

This role requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting as new priorities and projects emerge across the NIA’s growing policy portfolio.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in political science, public policy, business administration, economics or another relevant field.
• Bilingual skills in English and French are required (oral/writing/reading).
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the public sector, not-for-profit organization or academic institution, including experience engaging and interacting with government officials to understand their priorities, collect information and support a policy-related mandate.
• Experience designing and executing policy research, performing complex analysis and writing policy documents.
• Experience leading policy projects.
• Knowledge of national and jurisdictional key issues relating to ageing in Canada, such as  health, social wellbeing, financial security, housing, and/or poverty alleviation among older adults.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to review, synthesize and conduct in-depth analysis of complex information.
• Knowledge of policy analysis theories, methods and principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare and deliver presentations on policy research findings, draft recommendations and policy options papers.
• Excellent analytical skills to complete statistical and data analysis.
• Political acuity and ability to successfully engage with senior government officials on policy implications and other sensitive matters.
• Ability to foster and maintain stakeholders and partnerships relationships and work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
•  Project management skills including planning, execution and closeout.