IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst

Established in 1994, the Independent First Nations are twelve (12) diverse and distinct communities comprised of three original peoples: the Anishinawbek, the Onkwehonwe and the Inninuwug in Ontario. Politically, the Independent First Nations (IFN) communities asserted their independence from existing Political Territorial Organizations (PTO’s) and affirmed their right to be self-determining, self governing First Nations that represent their community’s interests at the local, regional, national level based on Indigenous and treaty rights. Collectively, the combined population of the IFN communities is over 30,000 members. We are unique politically, economically, socially, culturally, and geographically with territories spanning across Ontario in the East, South, West, and North.

Under the direction of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee and the oversight of the IFN Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst position will support IFN Education Team, Community Education Portfolio Holders and the IFN Leadership on the ongoing design, implementation, delivery and monitoring of the Indigenous Education Programming for First Nations.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

The IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst shall possess the following qualifications at minimum:

Relevant post secondary education i.e., preferably in education, post secondary, early childhood education or special education and experience as a teacher would be an asset

Experience in the field of work to be undertaken.

Knowledge of First Nation traditions, cultures, and values; understand the history and relationship between First Nations and the Crown.

Experience with the First Nation and provincial education programming and policies

Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal.

Capacity to work effectively independently and as a member of a team to complete assigned tasks and projects.

Experience with data collection and analysis.

Office Location: Satellite Office

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume totalling no more than five (5) pages to:

Mail: Independent First Nation

Diane Maracle, IFN Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

PO Box 1634,

Akwesasne, ON K6H 5N6

Email: DianeMN@ifnc.ca

Fax: (905) 765-2224

Full Job Description: Available upon request

The IFN is an inclusive employer and offers accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We appreciate all applications for this position, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.