Senior Manager K-12 Policy
Senior Manager K-12 Policy
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Join us to make a lasting impact! An excellent worklife balance is waiting for you!
The Senior Manager K12 Policy position is an important position in FNESCs Communications and Policy Department. This position reports to the Director Communications and Policy. The Senior Manager K12 Policy manages the K12 Policy team and would hold one direct report.
The Senior Manager K12 Policy carries out advocacy and provides complex strategic research and policy analysis by defining analyzing developing and evaluating policies; managing projects and emerging issues related to First Nations education in the public K12 education system and in early childhood education. This work is carried out under the direction of the Director of Communications and Policy and involves liaising with BC First Nations education partners government agencies boards provincial and national working groups political bodies and other education stakeholders.
Since 1992 FNESC led by a strong and diverse board of over 125 First Nations community representatives has worked in partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA) and the Indigenous Adult Higher Learning Association (IAHLA). Communications research partnershipbuilding resource development and advocacy are all part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations education.
What We Offer:
- The salary for this position is $97240.00 per year;
- Four 4 weeks of vacation PLUS two 2 weeks of vacation at Christmas time (with the latter being subject to annual board approval);
- Well aboveaverage benefits plan that is 100 paid for by FNESC that includes: extended health care dental care and vision care;
- Well aboveaverage employer matched pension plan;
- The potential for partial workfromhome;
- Career advancement opportunities in a fastgrowing organization (approximately 30 of current FNESC employees have been promoted into their current role);
- Generous annual professional development subsidy;
- Generous wellness subsidy;
- 35hour working week;
- Regular employee appreciation events such as our annual Summer Barbeque and Christmas Party.
- Respectful work environment with a stellar worklife balance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research and Policy Development
- Conducts research in areas of legislation policy program and service delivery and other key areas.
- Conducts and oversees policy analysis and research to prepare reports and recommendations to support the advancement of First Nations education in the public K12 and early childhood education system.
- Keeps abreast of developments with BC First Nations education partners government agencies boards provincial and national working groups political bodies and other education stakeholders.
- Manages and prepares responses to federal provincial and other policy program and legislative initiatives that affect the interests of FNESC.
Advocacy Policy and Political Support
- Supports the Director of Communications and Policy and works with the other FNESC managers in developing provincial or national advocacy materials and in implementing advocacy strategies to improve the quality of education for First Nations learners.
- Participates in or chairs committees; makes presentations to various internal and external groups; provides technical assistance advice direction and information to various stakeholders and staff. Supports FNESC programs positions and subcommittee activities as well as those of FNESCs affiliates.
- Represents FNESC at Regional Sessions and other events including presenting.
- As directed manages engagement with BC First Nations education partners government agencies boards provincial and national working groups political bodies and other education stakeholders to gather input and share information on FNESC policies plans and projects.
What Were Looking For:
- Must already be legally allowed to work within Canada;
- Significant knowledge and understanding of First Nations history culture and education issues in BC is required;
- A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education Policy or a related field;
- A minimum of three years of experience in education;
- A minimum of three years experience in public policy analysis and development and/or senior administration including experience working with nonprofit organizations Boards and committees or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
- Considerable knowledge of the principles practices methods and techniques of researching evaluating and analyzing information related to issues under review;
- Proficient knowledge of federal and provincial government relationships.
We offer fulltime meaningful work in a professional friendly and diverse office environment which is easily accessible by transit and right next door to Park Royal Mall. We enjoy having occasional lunches together as a team pizza is one of our favorites.
This is a fulltime permanent position with most of the work being done between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. However the nature of this position is such that occasional work outside of those hours including weekend work may be required.
FNESC requires that all FNESC staff be fully vaccinated for COVID19 for two reasons: First because FNESC takes its responsibility to create and maintain a healthy workplace very seriously. And second because many of our staff attend First Nations communities inperson. Some First Nations have unique requirements and vulnerabilities related to communicable diseases like COVID19 and FNESC always respects the needs of First Nations.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest in FNESC. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are only able to respond to those applicants who are selected for an interview. We cannot respond to telephone or email inquiries.
Please send your resume and cover letter to
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
