SENIOR POLICY ADVISER

at  Colleges and Institutes Canada

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

To be an employee of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is to:

• Work for an organization that strengthens Canada’s publicly supports colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics;
• Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
• Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, and diverse opinion;
• Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor
As the Senior Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for advancing CICan’s policy agenda to achieve specific tangible benefits for members in alignment with CICan’s advocacy strategy and strategic plan. The Advisor will respond strategically to policy or engagement opportunities that are generated either by members or external stakeholders. The Senior Policy Advisor will also be responsible for providing support to the President & CEO in the preparation of presentations, briefing notes and other material for the successful positioning of the organization with diverse external audiences. Finally, the Senior Policy Advisor will provide support to CICan in the development of content for and the execution of events related to their areas of policy focus.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Federal government functions at both political and bureaucratic levels;
• Colleges and Institutes Canada’s goals and objectives, as well as of all programs and services;
• Policy issues and priorities that impact upon colleges and postsecondary education more generally;
• Canada’s post-secondary education system and the role and characteristics of colleges and institutes.
  Education: Graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  Compensation: $80,049 to $97,980 (PS III)
  Status: Permanent Full-Time *This position requires in-person presence.
  Location: 1 Rideau Street, suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7
  Language: Bilingual – English and French (written and verbal)
  Open to: Internal and external candidates

Please refer the Job description for details