Senior Policy and Program Advisor

• Plan, develop, and implement policy work plans, strategic projects and program initiatives;

• Build and maintain strong positive working relationships and partnerships with Inuit and non-Inuit service providers, children’s aid societies, organizations, government departments and stakeholders working in the area of child and youth services;

• Develop program policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with mandatory program

  requirements;

• Develop protocol agreements with children’s aid societies and partnership agreements with service delivery partners;

• Plan and carry out community consultations, engagements, and information gathering sessions;

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to support policy development, program design, and TI’s advocacy efforts for urban Inuit children, youth and families;

•  Establish and maintain working relationships with Inuit youth, elders, and community members.

• Conduct analyses and formulate recommendations/positions as they relate to policy and program development at the provincial and national level;

• Facilitate and coordinate the efforts of various working groups and committees associated with assigned policy and program areas;

• Develop proposals, inclusive of a work plan and budget for funders;

• Participate in and represent TI at various technical tables, working groups, committees and meetings with stakeholders as needed; and

• Consult/collaborate with colleagues within TI, Inuuqatigiit, other urban Indigenous organizations, Inuit Organizations and other relevant bodies working in assigned policy and program areas.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the child welfare system in Ontario (including provincial and federal legislation, and child protection processes and procedures, current issues facing urban Inuit children and youth in Ontario, particularly those involved with child protection services), Inuit culture and societal values, and policy development, program design and evaluation principles and techniques.

Excellent researching and analyzing skills, project management skills, interpersonal and communication skills, consensus-building and negotiation skills, problem-solving and time management skills, and organizational skills are necessary.

The ability to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, and community member centered approach, develop, and use performance measurement and program evaluation techniques, use standard office software programs to conduct research and prepare materials such as briefing notes, correspondence, policy papers and presentations are requirements of the position.

A Degree in policy, law, social sciences, or a related field of study is preferred, a master’s degree is an asset. Five years’ related experience in a policy, research, or project/program management role preferably with an Indigenous, public sector or community organization, government, or NGO is required. Fluency in English is required and the ability to communicate in Inuktitut is an asset. Previous experience working for an Indigenous or nonprofit organization is also an asset.

A combination of related education and work/life experience may be accepted.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@tiontario.ca.

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates, applicants are encouraged to self-identify. The successful candidate for this position will be required to obtain a vulnerable sector check with results that are acceptable to TI. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all interested candidates in advance, but unfortunately, we are only able to respond to those selected for an interview.