Senior Manager, K-12 Policy

Join us to make a lasting impact! An excellent work-life balance is waiting for you!

The Senior Manager K-12 Policy position is an important position in FNESCs Communications and Policy Department. This position reports to the Director Communications and Policy. The Senior Manager K-12 Policy manages the K-12 Policy team and would hold one direct report.

The Senior Manager K-12 Policy carries out advocacy and provides complex strategic research and policy analysis by defining analyzing developing and evaluating policies; managing projects and emerging issues related to First Nations education in the public K-12 education system and in early childhood education. This work is carried out under the direction of the Director of Communications and Policy and involves liaising with BC First Nations education partners government agencies boards provincial and national working groups political bodies and other education stakeholders.

Since 1992 FNESC led by a strong and diverse board of over 125 First Nations community representatives has worked in partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA) and the Indigenous Adult Higher Learning Association (IAHLA). Communications research partnership-building resource development and advocacy are all part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations education.

What We Offer :

• The salary for this position is $97240.00 per year;
• Four (4) weeks of vacation PLUS two (2) weeks of vacation at Christmas time (with the latter being subject to annual board approval);
• Well above-average benefits plan that is 100% paid for by FNESC that includes : extended health care dental care and vision care;
• Well above-average employer matched pension plan;
• The potential for partial work-from-home;
• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization (approximately 30% of current FNESC employees have been promoted into their current role);
• Generous annual professional development subsidy;
• Generous wellness subsidy;
• 35-hour working week;
• Regular employee appreciation events such as our annual Summer Barbeque and Christmas Party.
• Respectful work environment with a stellar work-life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Research and Policy Development

Advocacy Policy and Political Support

What Were Looking For :

We offer full-time meaningful work in a professional friendly and diverse office environment which is easily accessible by transit and right next door to Park Royal Mall. We enjoy having occasional lunches together as a team pizza is one of our favorites.

This is a full-time permanent position with most of the work being done between 8 : 30 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. However the nature of this position is such that occasional work outside of those hours including weekend work may be required.

FNESC requires that all FNESC staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for two reasons : First because FNESC takes its responsibility to create and maintain a healthy workplace very seriously. And second because many of our staff attend First Nations communities in-person. Some First Nations have unique requirements and vulnerabilities related to communicable diseases like COVID-19 and FNESC always respects the needs of First Nations.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in FNESC. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are only able to respond to those applicants who are selected for an interview. We cannot respond to telephone or email inquiries.

Please send your resume and cover letter to

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Communication skills,Computer Operation,Business Management,Pricing,Research Experience,Information Security,Project Management,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Data Analysis Skills,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1