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Policy Analyst/Researcher (Full-time)


Company : Confidential


Location : Iqaluit, Baffin Census Division, NU


Created : 2025-05-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Nunavut Housing Corporation invites you to experience the beauty, traditions, and vibrant communities of the Arctic North. Senior Policy Analyst Contribute to meaningful housing initiatives that strengthen communities NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, ( which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, the Senior Policy Analyst takes a lead role in the development, coordination, and management of strategic planning, policies and procedures of the Nunavut Housing Corporation. This position plays a key role in the divisions achievement of corporate and divisional goals by keeping abreast of current housing and other related issues and trends, identifying and providing analysis on pertinent research areas, as well as integrating and disseminating this information as appropriate. The Senior Policy Analyst ensures the Policy and Planning Division efficiently provides the appropriate level of support required by the Directorate Office for the adequate oversight of the Corporations operations. The incumbent of this position is responsible for developing and reviewing guidelines, policies and legislation as well as producing high quality briefing materials for the Corporate Executive Committee, the NHC Board of Directors, Executive Council and the Financial Management Board. They will support the Director, Policy and Strategic Planning by performing comprehensive assessments of proposed policies and programs, identifying potential political, legal, social, economic and financial impacts and determining performance indicators and recommending modifications. The incumbent will also be responsible for liaising with national/international, provincial and territorial governments, Inuit organizations and other housing stakeholders; The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are usually obtained through a degree in a field such as Social Sciences, Communications, Economics, Business or Public Administration from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in developing and analyzing public policy and programs. Experience in a large organization or government setting as well as experience supervising, and leading work assignments are considered assets. Experience or education in analyzing housing markets is also considered an asset. 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 Nunavuts 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. An eligibility list may be created to fill other current and future vacancies with the Nunavut Housing Corporation in any of the communities located across Nunavut. Senior Policy Analyst.