POL SIH 27R - Sr Policy Analyst

Posting Title
POL SIH 27R - Sr Policy Analyst

Position Classification
Policy Social/Info/Health R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$85,813.18 - $97,879.22 annually, which includes a 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
12/15/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
Hospital and Provincial Health Services /Access and Wait Times

Job Summary

The Team
Join the newly established Surgical Strategy and Innovation Team within the Access and Wait Times Branch at the Ministry of Health. Our close-knit team of six, including a Director and five Policy Analysts, is dedicated to improving equitable access to surgery across the province. In this role, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the Ministry of Health, Health Authority surgical leaders, physicians, and key partners like Doctors of BC, to shape the future of surgical services for communities across the province. We value flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to learning as we work together to ensure timely access to surgery for patients, regardless of where they live.

The Role
In this role, you will lead the development of strategic and innovative provincial strategies to stabilize and enhance surgical services, ensuring patients have improved access to timely care. By focusing on initiatives such as improving the surgical patient journey or strengthening the surgical workforce, you'll play a key part in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate health leaders and partners across the province, driving meaningful change that directly impacts the lives of patients in diverse communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree (may be preferred) in public administration, business administration, health administration, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field; and, a minimum of 2 years progressive and recent, related experience. OR,
• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, health administration, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field; and, a minimum of 3 years progressive and recent, related experience. OR,
• Diploma in public administration, business administration, health administration, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field; and, a minimum of 4 years progressive and recent, related experience. OR,
• No degree/diploma and a minimum of 5 years progressive and recent, related experience.

*Recent (within last 5 years) related experience must include:

• Experience in the development of legislation, regulation and policy.
• Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.

Preference my be given to applicants with:

• With experience obtained while working in the B.C. health sector and/or in healthcare service access and delivery.
• With formal project or change management experience.
• With more years of experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Deah.Antonson@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
3 Positions available.
Positions available in Victoria and Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics, Social Services