Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

Associate Director – Policy, Strategy & Communications

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$108,300 - CA$134,220 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Reporting to the Director of Policy, Strategy and Communications, the Associate Director is part of the management team and provides strategic guidance on ONWA’s policy, advocacy, and communication priorities through an Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis (IGBA) framework.
  • The Associate Director, under the guidance of the Director, works to support the alignment of organizational strategy, policy analysis and development, and public communications to strengthen ONWA’s voice and influence at the local, provincial, national, and international levels.
  • This role applies a human-rights and Indigenous women-centered approach to inform and shape public policy, build intergovernmental and community relationships, and ensure ONWA’s strategic and advocacy efforts are impactful and responsive to Indigenous Women.
  • Working collaboratively across all teams in the portfolio, and with Associate Director counterparts in other Portfolios, the Associate Director supports the development of policy, strategy, and communications plans to ensure ONWA’s vision and priorities are effectively communicated and advanced through partnerships, media, and systemic change initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Education, Women’s Studies, Indigenous Learning, or Social Science combined with experience in management or a supervisory role
  • Advanced knowledge in political acumen and government bureaucracy at all levels (municipal, provincial, federal, international), with emphasis on both provincial and federal levels.
  • Expertise in Indigenous public policy and advocacy strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to travel when required and must have a valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and Indigenous community.
  • Understanding of Indigenous communities in Ontario, including the cultural, social, and historical contexts affecting Indigenous women.
  • Minimum of five (5) years progressive leadership experience with a not-for-profit organization, ideally with some of that experience in Indigenous organizations, and/or working with Indigenous partners.
  • Advanced knowledge of provincial, federal legislation
  • Expert knowledge of influencing public policy including planning, development, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with diverse partners, including Indigenous women’s organizations, government departments, and civil society.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and present critical matters to diverse partners and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience to mentor and supervise a team, and proven experience leading inclusive, safe, high functioning teams.
  • Demonstrated experience writing proposals and managing contribution agreements, including supporting a team to workplan, develop and manage effective budgets and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Substantial experience developing program budgets and with financial management
  • Proven experience with development and monitoring of multi-year operational plans and work plans.
  • Understanding of communications and marketing strategies, and experience leveraging diverse media channels for advocacy and education.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • The ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous paid vacation time
  • Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
  • Additional paid stat and civic holidays
  • 35 hour work week
  • Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
  • Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid cultural/personal wellness days
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
  • Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
  • Paid management days

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
public policyadvocacy strategiespolitical acumengovernment bureaucracydata analysisfinancial managementproposal writingbudget developmentoperational planningIndigenous Gender-Based Analysis
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingleadershipmentoringteam supervisionstakeholder engagementstrategic guidancecollaborationinclusivityproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public PolicyBachelor’s degree in Women’s StudiesBachelor’s degree in Indigenous LearningBachelor’s degree in Social Sciencevalid Ontario “G” class driver’s license