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Reporting to the Executive Director or their designate, the Policy Analyst conducts research, legislative analysis, and policy development to support First Nations in BC in building and sustaining ELCC systems that reflect their needs, priorities, and governance structures. This role develops policy resources, provides strategic policy insights, monitors legislative and policy developments, and supports advocacy and engagement initiatives that strengthen First Nations' capacity for ELCC governance and decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in policy analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong understanding of governance, public policy, and legislative processes affecting First Nations / Indigenous-led ELCC. They are skilled at synthesizing complex policy issues into actionable recommendations and developing clear and accessible policy resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead policy research projects on a range of First Nations ELCC topics, including governance models, funding structures, and jurisdictional pathways.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments to assess their implications for First Nations-led ELCC and identify opportunities for advancing First Nations governance.
• Develop policy briefs, reports, presentations, and other knowledge products to support BCACCS’s policy initiatives and inform First Nations leadership and other stakeholders on key policy issues.
• Provide policy and strategic advice to support BCACCS’s advocacy efforts, ensuring policy positions and recommendations align with First Nations priorities and governance approaches.
• Work collaboratively across BCACCS teams to integrate policy initiatives with the First Nations ELCC Framework and support broader ELCC systems development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key First Nations / Indigenous sectoral partners to identify and advance policy options.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of engagement and consultation strategies.
• Support the coordination of leadership forums, workshops, and working groups to strengthen First Nations' capacity for ELCC governance and decision-making.
• Represent BCACCS at conferences, working groups, and forums related to First Nations / Indigenous ELCC policy, governance, and jurisdiction.

Education and Experience

What We Offer

Salary : $70,000–$73,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Benefits and Perks :

Conditions

This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will primarily work from their home office, Monday to Friday, between 9 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 00 p.m. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, training sessions, or events, including work at the BCACCS Provincial Office.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry.

We thank all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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