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Description

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and Better Teams for Saskatchewan people.

The Partnerships, Privacy and Legislative Services Branch has an opportunity for a Senior Policy Analyst to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic team member with Indigenous policy experience in research and analysis that can provide recommendations on key policy topics related to First Nation and Mtis health. As a Senior Policy Analyst your role will involve an inter-governmental approach to engagement with Federal, provincial, territorial, First Nation and Mtis government organizations and Indigenous community health agencies.

The Government of Saskatchewan is a diverse and inclusive workplace which values your role as a Senior Policy Analyst in identifying opportunities for reconciliation with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples and has designated this position for a First Nation or Mtis candidate.

The successful candidate will have:

- Knowledge of, and respect for, First Nations and Mtis culture, protocol, traditions, and values;
- Knowledge of First Nations and Mtis health including challenges;
- Knowledge of Saskatchewans health system trends and issues, structure and stakeholders;
- Demonstrated experience developing and building collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders; and
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through:
- A Bachelors degree in a social science, health administration, or a related discipline along with experience in public policy development.