Senior Policy Analyst
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Remote
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English
Duration: 6-month contract, 37.5 hours per week
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a policy and governance function at a pivotal moment of transformation. The organization has recently redesigned its entire policy hierarchy and framework, and is now focused on standing up the foundational processes needed to implement and sustain it. As the Senior Policy Analyst, you will play a central role in leading the full policy revamp, turning strategic structure into operational reality.
Working within a small, highly engaged team, you will operate at a programmatic level, partnering closely with risk, policy, and business stakeholders. Your work will shape how policies are developed, governed, and maintained across the organization, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards. This is a hands-on role where your guidance and execution directly enable enterprise-wide success.
What’s in it for You
You will step into a highly influential role where your expertise in policy governance and program delivery will be immediately impactful. This is a writing-heavy, thinking-heavy role that values clarity, structure, and thoughtful facilitation.
You will gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful foundational work that will guide the organization for years to come. Your ability to lead large-scale policy transformation will be recognized and valued.
Your Responsibilities
Research and write standards aligned with the Policy of Policies and internal governance documentation.
Develop policy frameworks across operational, strategic, financial, and reputational risk domains, each with defined delivery timelines.
Lead the full policy revamp, establishing foundational processes and ensuring the new policy suite is implemented consistently.
Design intake forms and procedures that support the full policy management lifecycle.
Support internal teams with policy writing needs, acting as a subject matter resource and coordinator.
Manage implementation plans and road maps, ensuring policy frameworks are operationalized effectively.
Facilitate workshops, deconstruction sessions, and information-gathering discussions to build shared understanding and momentum.
Prepare and deliver clear, executive-ready presentations to support decision-making and alignment.
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of experience managing policy and governance initiatives at a programmatic level
Demonstrated experience leading a full policy revamp
Proven experience overseeing a full policy suite, including governance, frameworks, and lifecycle management
Strong writing and research skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear standards and frameworks
Experience facilitating workshops and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
Advanced PowerPoint and presentation development skills
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