Senior Policy Analyst E008-24

LEGAL AID BC

POSTING

 

TO:                                    LABC STAFF 

 

FROM:                              HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

 

POSITION:                        SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

 

                                          ONE REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITION – VANCOUVER

 

COMPETITION NO:          E008-24

 

DATE POSTED:                April 17, 2024

 

CLOSING DATE:               May 8, 2024

 

STARTING DATE:             ASAP

 

SALARY:                           $110,447 to $147,958 (As per the Excluded Professional Salary Scale)

 

HOURS OF WORK:           35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Reporting to the Manager, SPP, this position provides expertise and advisory services and leads complex policy projects. The Senior Policy Analyst consults, interacts and maintains relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts including provincial government ministries, central agencies, private sector organizations and counterparts in other provincial jurisdictions

 

The Senior Policy Analyst understands the strategic and long-range goals of the organization, including its dedication to the principles of truth and reconciliation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is committed to leading complex policy files involving all phases of work from strategic planning and policy development through to successful implementation to create more equitable and inclusive policy. 

 

The following job duties are illustrative examples and shall not be construed as an exhaustive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

 

VALUES STATEMENT: 

 

Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational.  It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination.  These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too.  Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values.  Integrating Truth and Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:

 

Leadership and Communication:

 

• Provides expertise and advisory services to senior management and department staff with respect to research, analysis and policy development to assist them in making informed decisions
• Researches, assesses, manages and coordinates existing business strategies, policy processes and strategic planning programs
• Prepares briefing materials, issue papers, position papers, and submissions, presentations and correspondence for senior staff on a wide range of matters related to the LABC’s mandate
• Coordinates inter-divisional communications and initiatives
• Manages and participates in special projects within area of expertise; makes presentations and participates in projects within other areas
• Maintains current awareness of developments in various fields of law concerning the work of LABC.

 

Business Guidance, Processes and Tools:

• Develops policy options and recommendations; identifies gaps or shortcomings, and legal limitations
• Develops tools and processes and participates in stakeholder consultations for defining program policies or priorities, identifying stakeholder preferences and reconciling conflicts in support of communications, planning and strategy objectives
• Conducts research into issues and leads/participates in consultative processes with Vice Presidents and Department Managers to obtain feedback on proposed policy, legislation and regulations
• Develops options consistent with legislation and the LABC service plan and its strategic priorities.

 

Employee Relations:

 

• Participates in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of department employees

• Establishes staff goals and objectives and performance standards and expectations and addresses any team member performance issues promptly and professionally (in partnership with HR as required)
• Regularly coaches/mentors others to lead by example
• Builds consensus among teams to drive policy projects to completion.

 

Networking and Collaboration:

 

• Participates as a representative on working committees formed to develop strategic policy concepts and supporting documentation.
• Leads consultation and builds strong relationships with external stakeholders and partners to capture emerging issues and solicit input into policy proposals to ensure policy recommendations are well received and have the desired impact.
• Provides back-up and acts for the Manager, Strategic Planning and Policy.

 

Strategic Planning and Execution:

 

• Participates in departmental and organizational strategic planning, including the development of new initiatives, drafting of issue papers, assessment of policy, and administrative and financial implications of new initiatives and changes in program delivery.
• Manages strategic issues which could have a potential impact on operations
• Leads trials concerning new initiatives, pilot programs and rollouts; and based on results, makes, recommends and implements adjustments and modifications
• Develops and manages cost/benefit risk assessment analysis.

 

Compliance and Legal:

 

• Identifies implications of policies and legislation proposed by other government agencies

• Recommends changes to organizational policies or procedures to improve efficiency or effectiveness and ensures compliance with Government policies, regulations and laws
• May act for the Department in processing grievances and applying the collective agreement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience

• Degree in business, public administration or a related discipline, or Bachelor of Law. Post-graduate education is considered an asset for this position
• 4+ years as a policy analyst with increasing responsibility preferably in a service industry.
• MS Office 365 – Intermediate Level
• OR an equivalent combination of education/experience

 

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinker with hands-on experience in strategic level planning
• Proven ability to lead and develop project plans to achieve goals
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in research and analysis
• Excellent skills in project management, business model/policy design, analysis, financial modelling and measuring organizational performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional skills in oral and written communication, facilitation, change management and negotiation
• Ability to exercise effective leadership, sound judgment and tact
• Functions effectively under pressure and exercises flexibility and adaptability
• Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire a team of employees while working towards a common goal
• Demonstrated ability to consult strategically with leaders on related topics
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships and act on both strategic and tactical levels
• Display decisiveness, resiliency and perseverance towards accomplishing goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Skilled communicator, verbally and in writing, who is open and honest and prepared to express views and willing to accept and commit to change
• Technical competencies:
• Deep comfort level leveraging technology including MS Office 365
• Genuine interest in our mandate.

 

We offer (based on your employment status and affiliation):

 

• Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
• An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
• A generous defined benefit pension plan
• Support for training and development
• An Employee and Family Assistance program
• The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
• Support for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves) 
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
• Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
• Dog-friendly offices 
• Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
• An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

 

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.legalaid.bc.ca

 

 

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.