Policy Team Lead (Remote - Ontario / Over-One Year Full-Time Contract)

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week 
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Policy Team Lead will lead one of ONWA’s key issue area files while also providing support to ONWA’s Policy Portfolio by providing team leadership, advise and expertise in ONWA’s priority issues. The Policy Team Lead will coordinate ONWA’s Provincial, National and International Advocacy to further ONWA’s strategic issues and amplify Indigenous women’s voices and leadership. They will represent the ONWA at regional, provincial and/or national engagement tables and meetings with Indigenous and government partners. They are responsible for policy research, analysis, and development to offer strategic direction, support, and advocacy for the ongoing development of culturally relevant policies, legislation, and best practices that positively impact Indigenous women and their families. They will lead on the coordination of policy activities including submissions, policy papers, briefing materials, work plans and reports. The Team Lead will provide issue area expertise and will draft correspondence, position papers, project proposals, briefing notes, work plans and reports; and will attend meetings on behalf of the Policy Manager when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree (Master’s preferred) in the areas of Political Science, Public Policy, Social Science (s) or Women’s/Indigenous Studies and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience related to policy and research.
• Demonstrated management and/or team lead experience.
• Experience in project management, including in the development and implementation of work plans, deliverables, and reporting.
• Knowledge of the corporate nature of non-profits, government systems and administration and the ability to interact with other government departments, Indigenous organizations, and communities.
• Experience in end-to-end policy development cycle, including critical analysis, options development, and evidence-based decision-making using an Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective Community Members.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• Ability/willingness to travel.
• ONWA is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $69,900 - $86,230 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at [email protected].