POL SIH 27R – Senior Policy Analyst in USA

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Posting Title
POL SIH 27R – Senior Policy Analyst

Position Classification
Policy Social/Info/Health R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$83,313.83 – $95,028.45 annually, which includes a 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
10/31/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
Pharmaceutical, Laboratory & Blood Services Division

Job Summary

Bring your policy and legislation expertise to this leadership role

The Laboratory and Blood Services Branch is responsible for overall strategic planning, policy development, monitoring and evaluation for two lines of provincial health care business: laboratory services and blood services. The branch works with regional health authorities, BC’s Agency for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (now under PHSA), and other stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities for improvement, and to lead the development of provincial initiatives to improve access, quality of care, and accountability.

Reporting to the Director, this position entails leading a number of collaborative teams involving internal and external stakeholders on various strategic initiatives and priority projects currently being undertaken by the Laboratory and Blood Services Branch in the Pharmaceutical Laboratory and Blood Services Division.The position will be responsible for leading the research, analysis, development and implementation plans of strategic policies and legislation related to provincial laboratory governance models, health technology assessments, legislative changes, funding and public pay models for POCT devices, data collection and use, and general policy review.

Job Requirements:
• Degree (Masters preferred) in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, sciences, or equivalent, and 3 years progressive and recent, related experience*.
* Recent related progressive 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 may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)

For questions regarding this position, please contact View email address on bcjobs.ca .

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact View email address on bcjobs.ca or View phone number on bcjobs.ca.

How to Apply:

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Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail View email address on bcjobs.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Health Services