Executive Senior Policy Analyst

Posting start date: June 25, 2026	Posting end date: July 09, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The Senior Policy Analyst works under the political direction of the Deputy Grand Chief and the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Executive Advisor to conduct policy research on issues affecting NAN First Nations and to provide recommendations for policy development, interpretation, and application. The Senior Policy Analyst will also assist in achieving defined work plans and objectives to support and advance NAN’s advocacy positions, interests, and strategies on First Nations-related issues and priorities. Working within a multidisciplinary, collaborative team that includes internal NAN departments, NAN First Nations, and Tribal Councils, this position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and strategic professional knowledgeable about NAN First Nations.

Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous people with the required combination of education and experience and familiarity and/or experience working, serving, or living in one or more of the First Nation communities served by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).

NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.

Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:

Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

200 Syndicate Avenue South

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9

Phone: (807) 473-1020

Fax: (807) 623-7730

Email: jharju@nan.ca

Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.