Health Policy Development and Research Consultant

Job ID:	#4983
Title:	Health Policy Development and Research Consultant
Location:	Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Postition:	Health occupations
Job type:	Independent Contractor
Experience required:	7 years

Call for Health Policy Development & Research Consultants

Government of Nunavut – Department of Health (Standing Offer Roster)

Opportunity Type: Consultant Roster (Future Contract Opportunities – No Guaranteed Work)
Lot: Lot #6 – Health Policy Development and Research
Level: Senior / Executive
Location: Nunavut (Remote and/or On-Site, Project Dependent)

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About the Opportunity

IntelliStaff is responding to an upcoming Government of Nunavut (GN), Department of Health Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) for Professional Health Services and is seeking highly qualified senior-level consultants to join our proposed roster under Lot #6 – Health Policy Development and Research.

This posting is not tied to a live or immediate contract. Rather, it is an opportunity for experienced professionals to be included in a qualified consultant roster. If IntelliStaff is successfully awarded the Standing Offer, we will actively pursue project opportunities and propose rostered consultants for relevant assignments as needs arise.

Participation in this roster does not guarantee work; however, inclusion positions consultants for consideration on future Department of Health projects aligned with their expertise.

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Scope of Services

Under Lot #6, the Department of Health is seeking consultants to provide policy research, policy development, and technical advisory support to departmental leadership.

Assignments may involve research and analysis related to territorial health policy, legislation, regulations, public health policy, and direct health services delivery, including alignment with national and interjurisdictional health policy frameworks. Consultants may support policy development at various stages, from research and analysis through drafting and refinement.

Work may involve collaboration with Department leadership, internal policy teams, legal and regulatory partners, and external stakeholders.

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Areas of Subject Matter Expertise

Consultants may be proposed for projects requiring expertise in one or more of the following areas (as applicable to Department of Health mandates):

• Territorial health policy development

• Health legislation and regulatory frameworks

• Public health policy

• Health services delivery policy

• Interface with national and interjurisdictional health policy

• Indigenous health policy and governance

• Health system governance and accountability

• Policy analysis, options development, and decision support

• Standards, guidelines, and regulatory instruments

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This Posting Is For

Senior (Executive) Health Policy Development and Research Consulting Services, including:

• Conducting health policy research to inform Departmental decision-making

• Completing literature reviews and jurisdictional scans

• Analyzing policy options, impacts, and implementation considerations

• Supporting the development of:

  • Health policies

  • Legislative or regulatory instruments

  • Standards and guidelines

• Preparing briefing materials for senior leadership and decision-makers

• Supporting policy alignment with national health policy frameworks and best practices

• Contributing to strategy development and policy implementation planning

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Typical Deliverables

Deliverables will be defined per assignment and may include:

• Literature reviews and evidence summaries

• Jurisdictional or comparative policy scans

• Policy analysis and options papers

• Briefing notes and decision documents

• Draft policies, regulations, or standards

• Strategies and implementation considerations

• Reports and recommendations

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Consultant Profile Requirements

To be considered for inclusion in the roster, consultants must clearly demonstrate:

• Senior-level experience in health policy research and policy development

• Experience working with government health policy, legislation, or regulatory processes

• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex policy and research information

• Experience supporting senior leaders and decision-makers with policy advice

• Experience working at the intersection of public health, health services delivery, and policy

• Strong written communication skills, particularly in preparing briefing materials and policy documents

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

• Demonstrated cultural competence and awareness of Inuit societal values and northern policy considerations

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Submission Requirements

To streamline the process, IntelliStaff will provide a standardized Consultant Submission Template for interested consultants to complete.

Submissions must include:

• Summary of Experience and Expertise

• One-Page Service-Specific Narrative
  A concise description of your experience directly related to Lot #6 – Health Policy Development and Research

• Resume (Maximum Two Pages)

• Relevant Project Experience (Past Five Years), including:

  • Client organization

  • Brief description of work performed

  • Outcomes achieved

All required components must be submitted as one single Word document, following the structure and page limits outlined in the template. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions may not be included in the roster.

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References

• Letters of reference from past clients and/or government organizations may be included to strengthen submissions

• References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval

• Where a consultant has previously completed similar work for the Government of Nunavut, the relevant GN Department or Division may be used as a reference in accordance with GN procurement practices

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Why Participate

• Opportunity to be positioned for future senior-level health policy development and research engagements with the Government of Nunavut

• Ability to contribute to policy development shaping health outcomes across Nunavut

• Transparent and ethical approach to consultant roster development and engagement

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How to Express Interest

If you are interested in being considered for inclusion in IntelliStaff’s proposed Standing Offer roster and believe your experience aligns with Lot #6 – Health Policy Development and Research, please visit our website and apply to the posting(s) that best match your expertise and level of experience.

Qualified applicants will be provided with further instructions and a mandatory Consultant Submission Template, which must be completed in full and submitted in accordance with the outlined requirements in order to be considered for inclusion in the roster.

Submission of an application and completed template does not guarantee inclusion in the roster or future work; however, it enables IntelliStaff to assess alignment with the Department of Health’s requirements and to propose consultants for future task-based opportunities should they arise.

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