Senior Policy Planning Research Analyst

Senior Policy Planning Research Analyst

JGRD.26.27.0581

Posted Date: October 29, 2026

Closing November 8, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Immigration

Department: Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development

Position Group: NAPE - General Service

Location: St. John's

Salary: $39.95 - $44.70 per hour (CG-40), 35 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Jobs, Growth and Rural Development - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Senior Policy, Planning & Research Analyst supports the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s efforts to attract and recruit French-speaking and bilingual newcomers to French-Minority Communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Reporting to the Manager of Francophone Immigration Support, the role helps develop and implement recruitment strategies, conducts policy and labour market research, prepares briefing materials and data analysis, and applies a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) approach. The position collaborates with government departments, employers, and community organizations to identify workforce needs, address barriers related to foreign credential recognition, support international and virtual recruitment missions, and strengthen partnerships with francophone organizations and key international markets. The analyst also assists with the Francophone Recruitment Working Group, works closely with immigration and settlement teams, and helps connect newcomers with available community supports

L’analyste principal(e) des politiques, de la planification et de la recherche appuie les efforts du Bureau de l’immigration et du multiculturalisme visant à attirer et recruter des nouveaux arrivants francophones et bilingues dans les communautés francophones en situation minoritaire de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Relevant du gestionnaire du soutien à l’immigration francophone, la personne contribue à l’élaboration et à la mise en œuvre de stratégies de recrutement, réalise des recherches et analyses de politiques et du marché du travail, prépare des documents d’information et des analyses de données, et applique une approche d’analyse comparative entre les sexes plus (ACS+). Le poste exige une collaboration avec les ministères, les employeurs et les organismes communautaires afin de cerner les besoins du marché du travail, réduire les obstacles à la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers, soutenir les missions de recrutement internationales et virtuelles, et renforcer les partenariats avec les organismes francophones et les marchés internationaux ciblés. La personne participe également aux travaux du Groupe de travail sur le recrutement francophone, collabore avec les équipes responsables du traitement de l’immigration et de l’établissement, et aide les nouveaux arrivants à accéder aux services et soutiens communautaires disponibles.

Screening Criteria

1. Degree in Political Science, Economics, Sociology or Business (equivalencies will be considered)/Diplôme en sciences politiques, économie, sociologie ou administration des affaires (les équivalences seront prises en compte)
2. Bilingual French and English/Bilinguisme (français et anglais)
3. Experience in program and policy development/Expérience de l’élaboration de programmes et de politiques
4. Experience in research and analysis/Expérience de la recherche et de l’analyse
5. Experience in francophone community engagement (asset)/Expérience du travail auprès de la communauté francophone (un atout)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of policy analysis, development, monitoring, and evaluation practices/Connaissance des pratiques d’analyse, d’élaboration, de suivi et d’évaluation des politiques
2. Knowledge of challenges/solutions related to emerging immigration trends/Connaissance des enjeux et des solutions liés aux nouvelles tendances en immigration
3. Strategic planning skills/Compétences en planification stratégique
4. Qualitative and quantitative research skills/Compétences en recherche qualitative et quantitative
5. Ability to manage time and tasks/Capacité à gérer son temps et ses tâches
6. Ability to analyze/Capacité d’analyse
7. Relationship building/Capacité à établir des relations

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Willing to accept requirement for travel (occasional)/Accepter d’effectuer des déplacements (occasionnels)

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Victoria Ryan, Manager of Francophone Immigration Support, [email protected], 709-725-7110

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

Click the Apply Now button below to submit your application. Please ensure your application clearly references the competition number JGRD.26.27.0581. First-time users will be required to create a user profile before applying. Use the Print button below to print a copy of this advertisement. A copy of the advertisement will be helpful in preparing for assessment.