Marine Policy Advisor

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation • Inuvik, NT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Since the early 2000s, the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) has experienced a longer ice-free season, immerging tourism, and an increase in shipping, research opportunities, and recreational traffic. There has also been a growing interest in resource extraction. The changing seascape has resulted in changing local marine priorities, which must be identified and adapted to.
The Marine Policy Advisor will be responsible for advancing IRC’s current policies and their implementations concerning the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean. They will act as a liaison between Inuvialuit and the territorial and federal governments, while advocating for IRC’s marine priorities and self-determination. They will develop and maintain a cooperative relationship between Inuvialuit and the territorial and federal governments to further IRC’s marine initiatives. They will be members of territorial and national committees and working groups following IRC’s policies, priorities, and best practices. They will also prepare speaking points and responses related to marine issues in the region as needed.
The Advisor will facilitate special projects as needed with the Marine Program Coordinator based on science gaps and IRC’s marine priorities. These collaborations and independent efforts will also serve to create and implement new marine policies for IRC. They will also lead implementation plans and draft funding proposals for current and future programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years related experience OR College diploma in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Experience conceptualizing and creating policies.
• Experience implementing policies.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Familiarity with marine activities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
• Familiarity with the role the ocean and waterways play in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
• Experience conducting data analyses and associated reporting.
• Experience leading or participating in Inuvialuit Knowledge sharing activities.
• Knowledge of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), and the cooperative management structures established according to the IFA.
• Competency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Project).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of organizations, other staff, and client groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, conduct, evaluate, and report on projects and programs.
• Tact, Judgement, cultural sensitivity, and behavioral flexibility are required attributes.
• Strong willingness to learn about marine programs, policies, and related systems.
• Self-reliant.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
• Travel is required approximately 3 times per year within Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Advancing IRC’s current policies and their implementations concerning the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
• Acting as a liaison between Inuvialuit and the territorial and federal governments, while advocating for IRC’s marine priorities and self-determination.
• Developing and maintaining a cooperative relationship between Inuvialuit and the territorial and federal governments to further IRC’s marine initiatives.
• Being members of territorial and national committees and working groups following IRC’s policies, priorities, and best practices.
• Preparing speaking points and responses related to marine issues in the region as needed.
• Facilitating special projects as needed with the Marine Program Coordinator based on science gaps and IRC’s marine priorities.
• Creating and implementing new marine policies for IRC.
• Leading implementation plans and drafting funding proposals for current and future programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Professional Development
• Competitive Benefits: extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits: 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.
• Relocation support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level