Senior Policy Analyst Community Wellness

Position start date: September 03, 2025	Position end date: September 17, 2025
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The Senior Policy Analyst – Community Wellness and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for advancing the policy, planning, and response frameworks related to the social well-being of NAN communities, with a focused mandate on emergency preparedness specific to health and social emergencies. This position combines strategic policy development with program coordination, supporting the implementation of culturally appropriate and community-led emergency preparedness plans in partnership with First Nations leadership and partners.

This role provides high-level technical, policy, and strategic advisory support to the Community Wellness department, Chiefs-in-Assembly, and Executive Council through evidence-based recommendations and coordination of key initiatives. The Senior Policy Analyst will work with appropriate internal departments, affiliated organizations, and government partners, supporting both internal structures and NAN First Nations with readiness planning, policy reform, and funding strategies that enhance community safety outcomes during health and social emergencies.

Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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.