Junior (Jr.) Policy Analyst

APC Employment Opportunity

Junior (Jr.) Policy Analyst

Full Time Term Position until March 31, 2027
(With a possibility of extension)

Description: Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat is seeking an individual with experience in communications and climate change knowledge to serve as a Policy Analyst for fish and fish habitat. Reporting to the Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources, the Jr. Policy Analyst will serve as a regional contact for fish and fish habitat. The Jr. Policy Analyst will provide support to the APC to enable networking, community outreach, research, communications, partnerships, strategic planning and program implementation for the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience in developing proposals/budgets and implementing work plans.

Who can apply? Someone with a post-secondary degree or diploma with relevance/experience in fisheries, habitat restoration, natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and equivalent in Canada.

Experience:

Applicants should have at least two years recent experience working with First Nations, preferably in the areas of fisheries, fish habitat, fisheries policy and understanding of governance and indigenous knowledge systems.

Abilities & Skills:

• Applicants should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, as well as a strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;
• Applicants should be highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
• Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• Applicants should have strong conflict resolution and decision-making abilities, includingthe ability to think and interact strategically and innovatively while exercising soundjudgment;
• Applicants should have the ability to network, build effective relationships, communicate appropriately, and represent the APC at meetings and other gatherings;
• Applicants should have extensive knowledge of the APC member communities, organizations, culture and traditions;
• Applicants should have a superior level of computer literacy;
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have a vehicle, and be willing to travel when required; and
• The ability to speak and understand Mi'kmaw, Wolastoqey or Innu languages is considered an asset.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 - Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Location: Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Start date: As soon as possible- March 31, 2027, with possibility of renewal.

If you are interested, qualified and would like to be part of the APC team, please email in Word or PDF format only, the following documents:

• a detailed cover letter (two pages maximum) explaining how you meet the position requirements and salary expectations (please quote APC competition # 2026-10-07 on the cover letter and subject line of your email);
• an updated resume (two pages maximum);
• recent writing sample (five pages maximum); and
• the names/contact information of three work related references.

All above noted information must be sent by email only by 12 noon (Atlantic Standard Time) on November 6, 2026.

Email address: [email protected]

No applications will be accepted beyond the closing deadline. Interviews will be held in Dartmouth, NS. No interview or relocation costs will be provided. No phone calls please emails only. If all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry. Please indicate if you are voluntarily identifying as First Nations or Aboriginal. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.