Title: Senior Policy Analyst-multiple
Department: Various
Community: Iqaluit or eligible for remote work
Requisition Number: 407
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (if the hire chooses remote it will be a 3 year Term)
Salary range: $121,022 to $137,300 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year for employees who choose to work in Iqaluit
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: December 12, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Remote Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised in the home community or is eligible for remote work.
An eligibility list will be created to fill current and future vacancies across all GN departments and agencies.
The Government of Nunavut is seeking Senior Policy Analysts across various departments and agencies. Join a team where your work directly influences legislation, strategic planning, and decision-making that impacts communities, government operations, and intergovernmental partnerships. Senior Policy Analysts play a pivotal role in guiding the direction of public policy and ensuring alignment with the priorities of the Government of Nunavut.
A Senior Policy Analyst (Analyst) contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Department and its divisions by supporting the Minister and Deputy Head in fulfilling their responsibilities to Cabinet, the Legislature, and external stakeholders. The position influences the Department’s short- and long-term direction through its role in policy and legislative development, strategic and business planning, and analysis that informs departmental decision-making and priorities. Analysts works closely with the Policy and Planning team, developing and coordinating comprehensive research, public relations and communications activities and products. The Analyst takes initiative in making recommendations, supported by thorough analysis, to create or amend legislation and to develop new policies or procedures. The incumbent is expected to ensure that Inuit language and culture as expressed through Inuit Societal Values and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit forms the foundation of their work.
The position operates with considerable independence and sound judgment in addressing complex and often sensitive policy matters. It functions in an environment requiring the management of multiple priorities and tight deadlines while ensuring alignment with departmental and government objectives. The role requires close collaboration with senior managers and program leads, as well as with other departments and external stakeholders, to ensure coordination and consistency across initiatives.
