POL FI 27R - Senior Policy Analyst

You do not need to be a financial expert to work in FFAB! If you meet the requirements below and are passionate about meaningful work, making a difference, your skills will be a great fit for this dynamic and rewarding role.

FFAB has overarching oversight for the allocation and management of approximately $8 billion of operating and special purpose funding to BC’s 60 boards of education and more than 300 independent school authorities.

The Team:
FFAB is committed to providing an exceptional workplace for its employees and supporting work-life balance and employee wellbeing. FFAB has adopted a hybrid work program that allows for flexibility in telework options, along with options for flex time.

The Senior Policy Analyst reports directly to the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy Unit. Members of the Unit work closely with two other work units within the branch:

• Funding and Allocation - funding allocations, modelling and financial data analysis, and
• School District Reporting - school district budgeting, reporting requirements and financial management.

The Role:
In this Senior Policy Analyst position you will coordinate and lead the research, analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic policies and projects, programs, regulation, and legislation.

This includes defining project goals and objectives, scope deliverables, communication plans and performance measures related to BC K-12 school district funding and financial governance.

You will lead engagement across ministry business areas like Inclusive Education, Dual Credit Programs, Indigenous Education, as well as sector wide committees in the development and management of financial policies.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, law, economics, social sciences or related field and two (2) years of related* experience OR
• Degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, law, economics, social sciences or related field and three (3) years related* experience
• A combination of education and **work-related experience may be considered

Related experience must include each of the following:

• Experience in the development and/or writing, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of policy.
• Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis, including analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments using project management best practices. For example, project methodologies and/or project management tools.
• Experience developing, fostering and maintaining effective relationships with sector partners, colleagues, and other government agencies.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents.

Preference may be given to candidate with experience in one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in the development of regulation and/or legislation.
• Experience working in the BC Public Service.
• Experience in the form of work experience over education related i.e. managing a project that involves managing timelines of when a paper or assignment was due at school.
• Experience leading teams through a project and/or policy lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners and rightsholders.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jane.London@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
This position's headquarters is located in Victoria or Vancouver. Victoria has two building locations, both with space to accommodate in-office work. The Vancouver office may be accessed for limited drop-in use. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions. The Victoria office is close to the inner harbour, the Royal BC Museum, IMAX theatre and other world-class locations. It is a beautiful place to work!
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.
There is one (1) permanent opportunity available.
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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