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Senior Policy Advisor
Location
Canada
Posted
5 hours ago
Salary
$77.1K - $97.7K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Policy Advisor
Mitacs
• Conduct original policy research, environmental scans, and jurisdictional analyses to inform Mitacs’s evolution and long-term direction. • Identify new opportunities in research, innovation, talent development, and economic policy that should shape Mitacs programs and partnerships. • Provide evidence-informed policy advice that supports organizational transformation and alignment with stakeholder expectations. • Develop strategic insights that help executives make decisions about new directions, partnerships, and funding opportunities. • Articulate the rationale behind new programs by grounding them in research and public priorities. • Produce intelligence briefs and co-author funding proposals that draw on policy analysis, program impact, and organizational strategy. • Collaborate with Evaluations to translate program results into compelling stories for governments and partners.
Job Requirements
- Graduate degree in public policy, economics, political science, sociology, or a related field preferred.
- 5–8+ years of experience in policy analysis, public-sector research, strategic planning, or government-related roles.
- Proven experience conducting original policy research that informs strategy or program design.
- Strong understanding of government decision-making, funding processes, and public-sector priorities.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Experience contributing to organizational strategy or transformation initiatives is a strong asset.
- Comfort working with data, evaluation findings, and qualitative/quantitative research methods.
- Knowledge of innovation, research, or economic development policy is an advantage.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Remote work options
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