Policy Analyst, First Nation Languages – Education
New Position

The Chiefs of Ontario is inviting applications for the position of Policy Analyst within the Education Sector with a focus on First Nation Languages and Culture. Our ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, enjoy working as a team, and have the ability to lead committees and complex projects.

LOCATION: Hybrid – 468 Queen Street East, Toronto ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work as a key member of a COO Education Sector.
  • Conduct in-depth research, data collection, policy analysis, and environmental scanning of current and future legislation, policies and programs impacting First Nation learner, languages and culture along the lifelong learning continuum.
  • Collaborate with and support the Leadership Committee on Languages on priority areas aimed to strengthen First Nation languages in Ontario.
  • Develop resources as needed.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with government ministries, First Nation communities and organizations to ensure effective communication flow and dialogue between all partners.
  • Actively participate and collaborate in working groups and task teams and provide policy / program recommendations.
  • Develop and implement accurate reporting mechanisms that measure the efficacy of previous and current programs, strategies and initiatives and inform ongoing improvements.
  • Develop and implement work plans to address priority files associated with languages and the lifelong learning continuum.
  • Prepare communiques, memos, briefing notes, reports and literature reviews.
  • Facilitate, attend and take notes at relevant meetings and gatherings.
  • Assist in planning and successful execution of meetings, gatherings and engagement.
  • Consolidate information and develop appropriate written communications.
  • Other duties connected to the Education Sector as directed.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours during peak periods, such as assembly seasons and out-of-town meetings. Travel will also be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Relevant post-secondary education.
  • Experience in the field of work to be undertaken.
  • Knowledge of First Nation languages, traditions, cultures, and values; understand the history and relationship between First Nations and the Crown.
  • Experience with the First Nation, federal and provincial education and language programming and policies.
  • Excellent communication skills, including listening, written and verbal.
  • Capacity to work effectively independently and as a member of a team to complete assigned tasks and projects.
  • Experience with data collection and analysis.

BENEFITS:

  • Negotiable Hybrid Work Arrangement
  • Two (2) Weeks Paid Time Off for December Holiday Break
  • Two (2) Weeks of Paid Vacation per Year, Progressively Increasing After Years of Service
  • Ten (10) Days of Sick Time per Year
  • Five (5) Days of Personal Time per Year
  • Employer Matched Pension
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Insurance, Including Extended Health Coverage, Dental, Short-/Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

BASE SALARY: $55,000 – $75,000 per year, as determined by experience

DURATION: ASAP – March 31st, 2027 (Potential renewal contingent upon funding approval)

Send a cover letter, resume, and two (2) references marked confidential to:

Ashley Nardella, Human Resources: opportunities@coo.org

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Only successful Candidates will be contacted.

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