Policy Writer

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you will develop, review, modify, and maintain new and current company policies and guidelines. As the Policy Writer, you will work under the Policy Analyst and develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and organizations, including federal, provincial and external stakeholders.

You will work with teams across the organization to plan policy development. Your main responsibility is to ensure that company policies are clear and easy to understand by employees and those they affect, including clients, members, and external bodies.

You will oversee keeping records of any policy timelines, changes, including revisions, amendments, updates, and deletions.

This is a term contract position with an end date of June 15th, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

SUCCESS PROFILE

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Planner and Organizer : Proactively develops and ensures the smooth implementation of short and long-range goals and objectives.
• Goal Directedness : the ability to stay on target regardless of circumstances; the ability to stay focused on the task at hand.
• Policies and Planning : Knowledge of how and why policy is important and the ability to effectively communicate business values and culture through policies and planning.
• Ethical : Maintains and promotes individual and organizational integrity and values in conduct of all activities.

WORK THAT MATTERSIf you are passionate about using policy to improve outcomes of First Nations people, this may be the opportunity for you! Do you enjoy working as part of a team and are able to deliver individual results.

You thrive in an environment, which allows you to make a high impact towards the future of a First Nations Community.

We are located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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BENEFITS & PERKS

Benefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time,
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
• Equitable hourly rates
• Casual dress code

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Writes clear and concise policies, guidelines, codes, and rules for performing activities within the company.
• Reviews and revises current policy and guidelines for each area based on Policy Analyst and senior management direction.
• Interprets, applies, updates, and provides advice on existing policies and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains procedures for policy and amendment submissions, tracking, approvals, and communication.
• Assists the Policy Analyst with research, analysis and preparation of briefings, reports, publications, strategies, discussion papers, summaries, and other documents to support policy and planning.
• Ensures policies work in sync and that they don’t negatively affect the other or call a policy application into question.
• Recommends visual standards for document design and develops and modifies the existing policies and guidelines to adhere to current documentation standards.
• Evaluates different types of policies and makes recommendations for changes.
• Ensures that revised and new policies are implemented, and a lifecycle is maintained for each document.
• Coordinates activities and information flow related to the policy initiatives / projects developed.
• Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates on internal and / or external committees as required.
• Attends, summarizes, and take notes for meetings and propose follow-up, including briefing senior management and others as needed.
• Provides status, verbal or written reports at frequencies determined by management and in the format requested.
• Keeps records of all policy revisions, updates, and deletions.
• Works with Records Manager to ensure compliance with proper storage and tracking of policies, laws, codes, and applicable documents.
• Meets set policy and project deadlines.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, or the ED / CAO or Chief and Council.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education

• A University degree or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
• Recent, relevant, and significant experience in policy development and report preparation

Experience

• Experience working with First Nations leadership and communities.
• Experience in policy development and analysis (ideally in First Nations issues and priorities).
• Experience in research, writing, and note-taking.
• Experience in community engagement or consultative processes.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)
• Proficient interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.
• Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Stó : lō culture, history, traditions, and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected.

All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S.

41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada;

however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.