POL SIH 27R - Senior Policy Analyst – Closing date extended

The Team
The Policy and Legislation, Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Division is a dynamic and welcoming team focused on addressing key issues related to the Mental Health Act (MHA). Formed in fall 2023, our team includes a Director, a Senior Policy Analyst, two Policy Analysts, and a Junior Policy Analyst. We’re passionate about creating meaningful policy and upholding the ministry’s commitments to the MHA. With thoughtful individuals and impactful work, you'll find a supportive environment where collaboration with policy, legal, and data experts leads to real change in mental health and substance use.

The Role
In this Senior Policy Analyst role, you'll report directly to the Director of MHSU Policy and Legislation and play a crucial part in shaping and researching policies that drive the Ministry of Health's commitments to the Mental Health Act (MHA). You'll collaborate with the Attorney General, Legal Services Branch, and health authorities, and dive into data to support impactful policy development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge healthcare policies, offering tremendous growth potential and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of citizens.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters Degree (preferred) in public or business administration, health sciences, social work, psychology, nursing, medicine, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years progressive and recent, related experience* OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, health sciences, social work, psychology, nursing, medicine, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years progressive and recent, related experience* OR
• Diploma in public or business administration, health sciences, social work, psychology, nursing, and a minimum of 6 years progressive and recent, related experience* OR
• A minimum of 7 years progressive and recent, related experience*

*Recent related progressive experience must include:

• Developing and implementing human services policy, responding to issues, and managing projects, including performance measurement.
• Leading complex projects (high public profile, large budgets, multi-year and/or divergent stakeholder issues), preferably within the mental health and substance use field
• Manipulating, analyzing and interpreting large data sets, drawing out salient information and recommending remedial and/or government strategies
• Experience providing policy and issues-management advice to senior executives and preparing briefing materials
• Experience in the demonstrated application of service design and UX principles to optimize a client-centred approach to policy and service design.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in the health care, social policy, or mental health and substance use sector.
• Experience in evidence-based research, quality improvement, and/or monitoring and evaluation of programs and policy.
• Experience in planning, managing, and coordinating projects and/or project components.
• Experience providing business analysis related to integrated custom applications with complex business processes, preferably in a Microsoft environment.
• Experience in applying GBA+ and culturally safe approaches to policy and service design.

For questions regarding this position, please contact cassandra.cruse@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment (September 23): Posting closing date extended to October 2.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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.

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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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