Senior Policy Analyst (2-Year Term)

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Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Senior Policy Analyst provides analysis and advice in the development and revision of departmental policies, standards, procedures,  and legislative initiatives. This includes coordinating the development, review, and implementation of business plans, human resource plans, operating policies, and approaches to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with departmental activities. The position¿s advice and analysis play a key role in setting direction for departmental actions and advancing the strategic goals and priorities of the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

The Senior Policy Analyst leads and participates in the review and development of policy, and strategic initiatives. The position helps ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to departmental issues and provides strategic advice on departmental plans, and policies.

The Senior Policy Analyst coordinates and prepares support materials for the Minister and senior management, including briefing notes for sessions of the Legislative Assembly, materials related to policy or legislative proposals, submissions to central agencies, and support for intergovernmental processes.

This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and requires the incumbent to live and work in Yellowknife, NT.  A hybrid/remote work plan is not a possibility.

Key Requirements

Provides advice and analysis on the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of departmental policies, standards, procedures, legislation, and corporate plans to support accurate and timely policy, program, legislative, and process advancement.

Coordinates and prepares briefing materials and submissions for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Legislative Assembly, standing committees, Executive Council, Financial Management Board, central agencies, and intergovernmental meetings.

Leads and supports departmental and GNWT strategic, business, human resource, and budget planning and reporting processes, and participates on departmental or interdepartmental teams as required.

Key Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Political Science, coupled with a minimum three (3) years of experience in northern governments or other relevant work.

Equivalencies may include a master's degree in Environmental Management or Political Science, coupled with a minimum one (1) year of experience in northern governments or other relevant work.

Related fields may include policy analysis, public policy, research, and evaluation.

GNWT Inquiries

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]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 2-Year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28436

Closing Date: November 3, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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