ADMN O 24R - Policy Analyst

The Team
The Health Technology Assessment team is a well-established group dedicated to advancing evidence-informed decision-making within the health sector. This team consists of a Director, a Senior Health Economist, a Senior Policy Analyst, and a Policy Analyst, with most members bringing over five years of expertise to their roles. Collaborating with a diverse range of partners, the team plays a crucial role in shaping health sector policies that inform provincial and regional adoption of non-drug therapeutic interventions (e.g. devices, diagnostics, medical procedures, and programs). Working with the Health Technology Assessment Committee, patient representatives, clinicians, and academic experts, this team is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in its work and its approach to decision-making.

The Role
The Policy Analyst is instrumental in supporting evidence-informed policy development. This role involves managing strategic projects, advising senior ministry officials on complex health policy issues, and collaborating with other ministries, healthcare partners, and academic experts. The Policy Analyst’s work directly impacts findings, influencing health outcomes and decision-making processes across the healthcare system. This position provides a unique opportunity to engage in relevant health research and contribute to a respected, globally recognized methodology for health technology assessment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Health, Public Administration, or other social or natural sciences (e.g. biology) and a minimum of 2 years *related experience.

*Related experience includes all the following:

• Researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
• Managing projects and/or project components.
• Drafting reports, briefing notes, and other materials for senior leadership.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Health, Public Administration, or other social or natural sciences (e.g. biology)
• Experience in health economics.
• Experience in the health sector.
• Experience analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative research.

Preference will be given to applicants who self identify as Indigenous (e.g., First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

• In recognitions of the critical importance to this role of a lived understanding of Indigenous communities, history, values and cultural competencies, the above preference statement will be applied in the final ranked order for those who self-identify as Indigenous throughout the hiring process.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Julia.Prescott@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.

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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