Manager of Policy

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

As Manager of Policy, you will play a key role in shaping and coordinating policy initiatives across the department. This challenging leadership position provides support to staff and senior managers as well as strategic policy advice to Directors, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Deputy Minister and the Minister. This position leads cross-departmental policy initiatives and Indigenous relations to ensure cohesive and effective policy development.

Within the Policy, Legislation and Communications Division, you will oversee policy management and coordination to drive impactful outcomes. This opportunity is particularly suited to you if you're a strategic thinker with a strong policy background who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys navigating complex policy matters, and excels at providing high level advice in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the research, drafting, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies; provide expert advice to senior leadership and ensure alignment with GNWT priorities.
• Manage the preparation, submission, and follow-up of Executive Council materials; support the Minister through briefings, issue tracking, and Legislative Assembly sessions.
• Provide strategic advice on Aboriginal rights issues, lead departmental input into negotiations and implementation of agreements, and coordinate consultation and accommodation efforts.
• Represent the department at intergovernmental meetings, ensure position consistency, monitor national developments, and provide strategic input on inter-jurisdictional matters.
• Supervise staff, develop work plans, and support capacity-building within the policy unit to meet divisional and departmental goals.
  
  Key Qualifications:
  
• Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) and completion of either a graduate degree (e.g. Masters) or a degree program in law. At least one of the completed degrees must be in the social sciences, humanities, education, law or a related field
• Related fields may include public administration, public policy, and communication
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years working in either policy, Aboriginal rights, or intergovernmental relations
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a direct supervisory role
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytic and problem solving skills

Equivalencies:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) in the social sciences, humanities, education, law or a related field with 9 years of progressive experience, at least 2 years working in policy, Aboriginal rights or intergovernmental relations and 1 year in a direct supervisory role.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

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