Senior Policy Specialist- Water

Organization

International Institute for Sustainable Development

Department

Not Specified

Organization URL

Job Location Type

TELECOMMUTE

Job Location

Remote

Applicant Location Requirements

Manitoba, Canada    Saskatchewan, Canada    Alberta, Canada    

Application Deadline

January 2, 2026

IISD is currently looking for a Senior Policy Specialist for its Water Program. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight and coordination support for IISD’s NIWS initiative and help grow IISD’s water policy efforts in Canada, based on broad priorities laid out in the Water Program Strategy and IISD’s Strategic Plan.

The successful candidate will coordinate the NIWS initiative, working closely with the NIWS director and senior project manager to guide day-to-day implementation, engaging partners, overseeing consultants, ensuring the timely delivery of activities while providing thought leadership and policy support, and helping to shape and communicate the initiative’s strategic direction and impact. In addition, this position will help develop and implement policy research and engagement on water issues of strategic importance in the Canadian context. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with other IISD staff and affiliates.

Special Requirements
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.

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