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Current Opportunity:

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is seeking a full-time Policy and Legislative Analyst to strengthen the organization’s research, advocacy, and public education efforts.

The successful candidate will monitor legislative and policy developments across Canada, produce in-depth, ordinary-language policy reports, and provide timely analyses to support the Justice Centre’s advocacy and educational initiatives.

Salary range: $78,000 to $88,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Produce in-depth reports on legislation and public policy affecting the constitutional rights and freedoms of Canadians, including one 4,000-word report each month, written for the public in accessible language.
• Closely monitor federal and provincial legislation, regulations, government consultations, policy proposals, and regulatory developments, identifying issues relevant to the Justice Centre’s mission of defending freedom in Canada.
• Conduct legal, policy, and academic research relating to privacy, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, parental rights, and other constitutional rights and freedoms.
• Prepare concise and timely policy analyses for internal use by the Research and Education, Communications, and Development departments.
• Provide background research and legislative analysis to support news releases, policy briefs, media interviews, social media content, parliamentary submissions, speeches, donor communications, and advocacy campaigns.
• Maintain familiarity with federal and provincial privacy legislation, surveillance laws, artificial intelligence regulation, and other emerging policy issues affecting Canadians.
• Monitor committee proceedings, legislative debates, government announcements, and consultation papers relevant to the Justice Centre’s work.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess:

• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• The ability to explain complex legislative and policy issues clearly to both professional and public audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in constitutional law, civil liberties, and public policy.
• Familiarity with Canadian legislative and parliamentary processes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience and education in one or more of the following:

• Public policy
• Political science
• Law
• Public administration
• Economics      
• Privacy law
• Constitutional law
• Government relations
• Legislative affairs

Preference may be given to a candidate who has a solid understanding of Canadian privacy legislation and emerging issues relating to digital privacy, surveillance, artificial intelligence, and government regulation of technology.

Work conditions

• This position is full-time and salaried.
• The Employee may work from the Employer’s offices in Calgary, Alberta, and may also work remotely from home or elsewhere. The Employee may be required to travel in the ordinary course of carrying out the Employee’s duties.
• The Policy and Legislative Analyst is expected to work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in their local time zone.
• Subject to approval from the Director of Education and Research, the Policy and Legislative Analyst may attend conferences and participate in professional development opportunities.
• All pre-authorized work-related expenses are covered, as are approved training and professional development expenses.

Reporting structure and performance evaluation

• The Policy and Legislative Analyst reports directly to the Director of Education and Research.

The Director of Education and Research will  conduct an annual performance review of the Policy and Legislative Analyst.

About us

Founded in 2010, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is a registered charity in Canada. Our mission is to defend the constitutional rights and freedoms of all Canadians through litigation and education. Our vision is a free society where governments uphold human dignity by respecting fundamental rights and freedoms, and where Canadians can realize their potential and fulfil their aspirations.

How to apply

Please send a submission to applications@jccf.ca with the subject line: Policy and Legislative Analyst

• CV/resume
• One-page cover letter
• One writing sample in a PDF or Word document

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 21, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Thank you for your interest in this position, and in the mission of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.