Senior Legislative and Policy Analyst

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Liquor and Cannabis (Manager), the Senior Legislative and Policy Analyst is responsible for leading the research and development of liquor and cannabis policy and legislative initiatives to address the priorities and strategic direction of the department, to align with the government mandate, and ensuring that the internal and external consultation occurs with stakeholders throughout the development and implementation process. The Senior Legislative and Policy Analyst prepares key documents such as Cabinet submissions, reports, directives, legislative proposals and discussion papers, in addition to departmental responses, recommendations and briefing notes as required to support Senior Managers, Assistant Deputy Ministers, the Deputy Minister and Minister’s Office. Through the strategic/business planning process, the position has an impact on the short and long-term direction of the department. The position works independently and in a team environment to manage, support and coordinate the policy and legislation review/development/implementation process for liquor and cannabis matters within the department.

Requirements

Experience in policy and legislative development.
Skills in research and analysis.
Ability to prepare key government documents.
Experience in stakeholder consultation.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the liquor and cannabis sector.
Knowledge of Inuit societal values and Inuktut language promotion.

Responsibilities

Leading the research and development of liquor and cannabis policy and legislative initiatives.
Ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, strategic direction, and government mandate.
Managing internal and external consultations with stakeholders.
Preparing key documents such as Cabinet submissions, reports, directives, legislative proposals, and discussion papers.
Developing departmental responses, recommendations, and briefing notes for senior management and the Minister's Office.
Impacting the short and long-term direction of the department through strategic/business planning.
Managing, supporting, and coordinating the policy and legislation review, development, and implementation process for liquor and cannabis matters.