Careers

INTERNAL / TREATY 3 COMMUNITY POSTING ONLY

This position is open only to internal GCT3 staff and Treaty 3 members. Applicants must identify their community. Not open to the general public.

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager of Health Policy and Governance, the Health Policy Analyst supports the advancement of the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy (IHWS) within the Treaty #3 Territory by developing, analyzing, and implementing culturally grounded health and wellness policies. This position plays a central role in coordinating partnerships, monitoring provincial policy directions, and ensuring that community-based perspectives guide regional and provincial health transformation efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain annual work plans and comprehensive reporting (monthly status reports, quarterly summaries, and project deliverables) to track IHWS implementation and other assigned programs.
• Prepare policy proposals, facilitating stakeholder discussions, intergovernmental meetings, and collaborative planning sessions related to Indigenous healing and wellness priorities.
• Monitor and analyze provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and policy developments affecting Treaty #3 communities and the IHWS framework, preparing impact assessments and recommendations.
• Represent Grand Council Treaty #3 in national, regional, and local forums, providing policy positions and advocacy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community priorities.
• Support Treaty #3 IHWS partners and affiliates by coordinating the Collaboration Table and other inter-ministerial engagement mechanisms to align policy efforts across jurisdictions.
• Prepare briefing notes, policy briefs, and information materials for leadership and community dissemination, including newsletter articles and knowledge products.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and leadership regarding emerging health and wellness issues, legislative changes, and risk analyses.
• Strengthen relationships with administrative peers and affiliate partners to ensure coordinated implementation of IHWS initiatives and responsive program development.
• Lead or assist in planning and facilitating conferences, seminars, and engagement sessions that advance healing and wellness policy objectives.
• Monitor compliance and completion of required program reporting, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Adapt responsibilities as necessary during public health emergencies to meet evolving community and organizational priorities.

Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary education in public policy, Indigenous studies, health sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience in Indigenous governance and health policy.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous healing and wellness approaches, traditional health knowledge, and community engagement protocols.
• Experience analyzing government policy and developing culturally appropriate recommendations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across government and Indigenous contexts.
• Familiarity with Treaty #3 territory governance structures and partnerships with provincial ministries.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, meet reporting deadlines, and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Current/valid vulnerable sector criminal records check.
• Ability/willingness to travel as required.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license, or willingness to obtain, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to the attention of:

Human Resources Department

Grand Council Treaty #3

P.O. Box 1720, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7

Email: careers@treaty3.ca

We thank all those who apply.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment. We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process. 

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