Junior Policy Analyst

• Shift Work: Shift Work Not Required
• Unionized Position: No
• Regular or Restricted: Local Residents Only

Title: Junior Policy Analyst
Department: Health 
Community: Iqaluit  
Requisition Number: 986
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a 2 year term)
Salary range: $103,476 to $117,452 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: October 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Planning (Manager), the Junior Policy Analyst (Analyst) is responsible for supporting the research and development of policy and legislative initiatives to address the priorities and strategic direction of the department, to align with the government mandate. The Analyst tracks departmental responses and briefing notes as required to support the Manager, and the Director Policy and Planning and participates in the drafting of key documents such as Cabinet submissions, reports, directives, legislative proposals and discussion papers. Key responsibilities of this position include conducting research, coordinating in the departmental statutory appointments and revocations process, and drafting departmental responses, including correspondence. 

The key responsibilities of the Junior Policy Analyst include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and assessing legislative and policy requirements;

• Researching and analyzing health legislation, policy and strategy from other jurisdictions;

• Following standards and guidelines for developing new and amended policies and legislation;

• Providing departmental staff with information regarding health legislation and policies;

• Supporting and sometimes participating on intradepartmental working groups;

• Providing ATIPP support by participating in receiving, analyzing, distributing and responding to access to information requests for the Department of Health in compliance with the requirements of the ATIPP Act and established procedures, as required;

• Undertaking ATIPP training activities to develop and upgrade ATIPP skills and to stay current with Access to Information and Privacy legislation and regulations.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized:

• Diploma in political science, social science, law, public administration, or related field;

• Two (2) years of experience in policy development and analysis, public administration or related field. 

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.    

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

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About Us

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.