PolicyJobs OTT #14

Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsOTT. July 4th! It’s a BIG day - famously, today marks the 49th anniversary of the Clash’s first ever performance, where they opened for the Sex Pistols at the Black Swan in Sheffield.

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Summer lovin’ ❤️‍🔥🌞

• Max aliveness, especially in the summer 🌟🌻

• Meet cutes on the beach 🏖️💘

• For your summer breakup needs 💔🍹

• Bring back yearning 🌙💭

Summer bucket list ✅☀️

• Read a book 📖🕶️

• Stargaze 🌌🔭

• Get ice cream 🍦😋

• Make bad decisions on purpose 😈🤷‍♀️

the jobs

1. VP, Advocacy & Research — Food Banks Canada

The VP, Advocacy & Research will guide a team of researchers and advocates to drive policy change at the federal and provincial levels, shape public discourse, and build deep relationships with government stakeholders. They will oversee national advocacy strategies, lead the development of key reports and recommendations, and collaborate across departments and the food bank network to address the root causes of food insecurity. With a focus on innovation, inclusion, and measurable impact, they’ll play a central role in transforming how Canada responds to hunger—now and in the future. 🍞🍎🫘

2. Manager, Policy Advancement — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)

ITK is hiring a Manager, Policy Advancement to lead a team responsible for developing policies and programs that improve the lives of Inuit across Canada. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director, the Manager oversees research, drafts reports and recommendations, coordinates working groups, liaises with stakeholders and regional Inuit organizations, monitors policy trends, and ensures the successful delivery of strategic priorities and initiatives. 🍁✍️🗣️

3. Women's Rights Policy & Advocacy Specialist — Oxfam Canada

Oxfam Canada is hiring a Women’s Rights Policy & Advocacy Specialist to develop and deliver policy and advocacy strategies that advance women’s economic justice in Canada and globally. Reporting to the Director of Policy, Campaigns & Communications, this role produces policy briefs and reports, builds relationships with government officials and allies, represents Oxfam in forums and the media, and contributes to gender rights policy work within the wider Oxfam network. ♀️🌍📣

4. Policy Analyst — Polytechnics Canada

Polytechnics Canada is hiring a Policy Analyst to help communicate policy objectives, draft briefs and opinion pieces, monitor research and trends, and work with internal and external stakeholders to develop actionable policy solutions that support Canada’s polytechnics and institutes of technology. This role will also organize meetings with government officials and manage member working groups to advance policy priorities. 🎓📑🤝

5. Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Research) — CSA Group

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Research) will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for leading-edge initiatives in exploratory research. They will be responsible for successfully identifying emerging trends and technologies, enhancing existing areas of exploratory research, and incubating new research opportunities. The individual works with the VP, Research and Education in driving and implementing strategic plans for the exploratory research program. They also work with Standards leadership and external advisory panel to ensure the stewardship of the program, including funding support, managing sponsors, and fostering collaborators and strategic alliances. This role will represent CSA Group professionally to external audiences and develop long-term strategic relationships with key parties. 🤓📝

6. Policy Analyst — Qulliq Energy Corporation (Remote)

Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. The Policy Analyst supports the Manager, Corporate Planning by researching policy and programs related to territorial energy requirements, public opinion, corporate ethics, and corporate governance. The position is also responsible for assisting in the dissemination of information to and from the Minister’s office, Board of Directors, Senior Management Committee, and external partners. ⚡⚡⚡

Eds: This position is eligible for remote work across Canada

7. Policy Manager, Canada — Airbnb (Remote)

The Policy Manager will lead government relations, campaign and engagement strategies in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, focused on engagement with local officials and regulators. The Policy Manager must be able to build trust and talk to local authorities to help them understand the contribution our community makes, and engage them in the process of partnerships that embrace the potential of the collaborative economy. 🧳🏠🪴

Eds: While Airbnb is looking for someone with experience working in Quebec, this role is eligible for remote work in Ontario