Are you a strategic-minded professional who possesses in-depth knowledge of and experience in working with Indigenous partners?
We are looking for your policy and project leadership, advice and expertise to develop policies and programs that meet the provincial postsecondary education objectives and address the priorities and needs of Indigenous learners and communities
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• work collaboratively with Indigenous partners on joint initiatives and priorities
• develop and promote cooperative approaches, partnerships and solutions that respond to and reflect First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, traditions and cultures
• work collaboratively across the ministry and government to ensure considerations relating to Indigenous learners and communities are identified as part of policy and planning processes
• work collaboratively across the ministry to support constructive and impactful engagement with Indigenous partners
• conduct and coordinate qualitative and quantitative analysis
• develop and manage financial agreements that provide funding to Indigenous organizations, such as transfer payment agreements
• provide strategic advice and input on policy development issues and evaluation
• provide advice on Cabinet items from other ministries that are linked to ministry policy and program
What you bring to the team
Policy and Program Development Knowledge
• You can apply your knowledge of policy and program development principles and techniques to lead or participate in the development of strategies, policies and program frameworks and standards in support of Indigenous learners in postsecondary education and training settings.
• You have knowledge of program analysis and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and to provide recommendations that identify considerations relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
• You can interpret and apply government decision-making processes and relevant legislation.
Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address impacts of proposed policy changes and modify/make changes to mitigate identified potential risks.
• You have research and project management skills to plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research studies and evaluate best practices, options, cost and impacts relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
Consulting, Teamwork and Consensus-Building Skills
• You can develop key linkages with internal and external partners, including Indigenous partners.
• You can represent and gain support for ministry policy and program initiatives relating to Indigenous learners and communities.
• You can work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative team environment.
Communication, Facilitation and Presentation Skills
• You have oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence and conduct effective briefings.
• You have facilitation and negotiation skills as well as demonstrated diplomacy to communicate ministry policy and position on sensitive and political issues relating to Indigenous learners and communities, including in the development of financial agreements with Indigenous partner organizations.
• You have experience using computer software such as common word-processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software to conduct research, prepare documents and training presentations.