ADMN O 24R - Policy Analyst

The Team:
You will be joining a small, specialized team within the Prevention and Health Promotion Branch, focusing on injury prevention. The team consists of four employees: two dedicated to injury prevention and two to clinical prevention, with your role specifically aligned with injury prevention. The team collaborates extensively with a broad network of partners, including BC Partners, regional health authorities, and national organizations, as well as engaging with various ministries on health initiatives. This role involves working within a collaborative structure that supports and informs strategic direction on injury prevention, and contributes to the development of policies and programs.

The Role:
In this position, you will work both independently and as part of the Lifetime Prevention Schedule (LPS) team to manage research and policy development projects focused on revising existing ministry programs or legislation. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice, identifying best practices, and developing policies related to injury prevention. You will be involved in performance measurement and monitoring, guiding clinical prevention in BC by assessing evidence-informed services for the general population. Additionally, you will support higher-level work in developing policies and initiatives, providing strategic direction, and overseeing the implementation and progress of these priorities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, kinesiology, health promotion, community development, health information sciences, rehabilitation sciences, public administration, social sciences, nursing, public health, epidemiology, or in a related field, AND one (1) year related experience.
  

Related experience must include all the following:

• Experience in health promotion.
• Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
• Experience managing policy projects and/or project components with minimal supervision.
• Experience writing for an executive/senior-level leadership audience (examples include reports, policy concept papers, presentations, briefing notes).
• Providing advice and recommendations based on research and policy analysis.
• Experience interpreting data.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in injury prevention.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Godfreyson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 5 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary 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.

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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: 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.

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