Senior Analyst_Presidents Office

Senior Analyst Term Position

1 year Term

President’s Office

Regina Campus

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.  

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. 

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality. 

The Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and coordinating projects arising from the First Nations University of Canada strategic plan and other initiatives related to the operations of the Institution.  The Senior Analyst provides research, analysis, writing and project management expertise in the preparation and development of plans, review and development of University processes and policies and provides support in the area of issues management.

In carrying out these duties, the Senior Analyst reports to the President and works closely with the executive and executive officers as well as working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the University. 

Duties:

• Provide support to ensure the development and maintenance of policies, processes and associated programs reflect priorities of the Leadership Team and align with University strategic goals as well as initiatives related to its operational and reporting requirements
• Contribute to the strategic planning, policy development and operational process by ensuring the research, data and information resourced by the Executive Leadership is sufficiently rigorous and comprehensive to support the development of viable strategic and operational plans
• Participates in the preparation and development of the University’s strategic and operational plans, including stakeholder consultation and preparing and writing sections of strategic planning documents; and documents this progress.

• Maintain an overview of initiatives across the organization to identify synergies, opportunities and overload

• Reviews and analyzes University administration policies and processes and recommends changes/revisions/additions where required
• Supports funding requests, preparing project budgets and project reporting
• Acts as liaison with committees and task groups collaborating with key people to ensure project success
• Tracks the progress of all new and current projects/programs and processes arising from the University’s strategic and operational planning process
• Identifies develops, implements, and provides ongoing project management support for innovation projects and other initiatives required by the University
• Manages projects and provides advice to the Leadership Team Support the President and the President’s Office where required.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a related and a certificate in project management is beneficial. Five (5) years related experience in research, analysis, report writing and project management.

Essential Skills Required:

• Understanding of processes required for developing and monitoring strategic plans
• Understanding of project planning processes and management
• Problem solver who works cooperatively, respectfully and inclusively
• Understand and be able to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment, working well under time pressures with simultaneous activities, and takes initiative
• Have superior communication skills: written as well as verbal and non-verbal that will engage, inspire and motivate key stakeholders
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks and ideas through to completion
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs
• Ensures that deadlines are met

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.  

Closing Date: December 17, 2024

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position.  Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.