Healthcare Policy and Planning Consultant

Call for Consultants: Policy & Planning

Government of Nunavut – Department of Health
Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) – Consultant Roster

Opportunity Type: Consultant Roster (Future Contract Opportunities – No Guaranteed Work)
Engagement Level: Senior Policy / Strategic Advisor / Consultant
Location: Nunavut (Remote and/or On-Site, Project Dependent)

About the Opportunity

IntelliStaff is seeking experienced Policy and Planning consultants to support an upcoming Government of Nunavut (GN), Department of Health Standing Offer Agreement.

This posting is not tied to a live or immediate contract. Consultants who respond will be considered for inclusion in a qualified roster. If IntelliStaff is successfully awarded the Standing Offer, we will actively pursue future policy- and planning-related assignments and propose rostered consultants based on alignment with specific Department of Health needs.

While inclusion on the roster does not guarantee work, it positions consultants for future GN Health engagements in a complex, evolving health policy environment.

Role Overview – Policy & Planning

Consultants on this roster may be engaged to provide strategic policy advice, planning support, and applied research services across the Department of Health.

Assignments may include one or more of the following:

• Providing strategic advice to inform and develop health policy, including:

  • Project and work plan development

  • Gathering input and engaging stakeholders

  • Conducting research, jurisdictional scans, and reviews of existing initiatives

• Supporting the development of:

  • Action plans and strategic frameworks

  • Business plans and funding proposals

  • Submissions to Cabinet

  • Briefing materials and synthesis reports

• Providing support and advice on new strategic partnerships, including intergovernmental and cross-sector collaborations

• Advising on legislative and regulatory matters related to Health, including privacy, confidentiality, and personal health information

• Providing support for policy research, development, and legislative review

• Supporting or delivering training related to policy research, development, and writing (e.g., briefing notes, Cabinet documents)

• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of technical subject reports, briefs, and presentations

Areas of Policy Expertise

Policy and planning work may span a range of health system areas, including but not limited to:

• Health policy and legislation

• Public and population health

• Health system governance and accountability

• Privacy, confidentiality, and personal health information

• Intergovernmental and Indigenous relations

• Strategic partnerships and service integration

• Health system planning and reform

Ideal Consultant Profile

We are seeking consultants who can clearly demonstrate:

• Strong experience in health policy development and planning

• Proven ability to support Cabinet-level decision-making and senior leadership

• Experience conducting applied research and translating findings into clear, actionable policy advice

• Experience reviewing or developing legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks

• Excellent written communication skills, including briefing notes, reports, and presentations

• Experience working in Nunavut, Arctic, rural, remote, or Indigenous governance contexts (strong asset)

• Cultural competence and awareness of Inuit societal values and northern policy environments

What to Expect

• This is a roster-based opportunity, not a guaranteed contract

• IntelliStaff will provide a mandatory submission template aligned with GN procurement requirements

• Submissions require a high level of rigor and attention to detail

• IntelliStaff is committed to actively pursuing future work for consultants included on the roster, based on skill alignment and departmental needs

How to Express Interest

If you are interested in being considered for this roster, please apply through our website to this role. Qualified consultants will be provided with further details and a structured submission template outlining required documentation and format.

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