Senior Policy Analyst

Competition Number
24/44 NT
Here are a few ways you will make a difference:
  • Contributing to the good governance of the WSCC by providing advice to the Senior Management Team, President and CEO, and the Governance Council.
  • Playing an important role in setting policy priorities through research and analysis on national and territorial issues related to workers’ compensation and occupational health & safety.
  • Providing expert advice and recommendations to the Senior Management Team, President and CEO, and the Governance Council on a variety of policy and legislative issues to support WSCC’s legislative requirements.
  • Drafting policy instruments and other governing documents to provide the direction needed for the effective and efficient operation of the WSCC as it pursues its Vision to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries.
What you bring to the role:
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. political science, public administration, economics, business administration, etc.).
  • Five years of progressive experience in policy and/or legislative development. 
  • Experience with workers’ compensation or OHS policy and legislation is an asset.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
     
What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
  •  A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 per year.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
  • Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
  • Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
  • A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience.
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.
     
Closing Date:

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: careers@wscc.nt.ca

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.