Policy Analyst (1-Year Contract)

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for a Policy Analyst to join our team in Burnaby on a 1-year contract!

The Policy Analyst is responsible for conducting the review and evaluation of existing policies and procedures to identify which should be published for transparency in accordance with the International Credentials Recognition Act and other applicable legislation and strategic priorities. This role will participate in internal and external consultation with select groups to determine the appropriate placement of policies on the website and to evaluate the extent of policy information that can be shared in accordance with privacy legislation. The position will also recommend changes to existing policies to increase efficacy and ease of interpretation by applicants. This could involve revising policies, merging policies, or retiring policies.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

1. Assisting with policy projects and facilitating consultation with advisory committees, registrants, and other internal and external stakeholders.
2. Assessing the impacts of existing or new legislation on our policies and processes.
3. Conducting research and analysis of admissions policies to help determine the selection and manner in which they are displayed to the public.
4. Conducting environmental scans of best practices employed by other similar professions and jurisdictions.
5. Developing proposals, scenarios and recommendations on policy and privacy initiatives.
6. Writing training, guidance, and assessment documents pertaining to policy and procedures for privacy and document management compliance.
7. Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Business or a related field is required.
2. 2-5 years of relevant previous experience in policy evaluation, development, and analysis.
3. 2-5 years of experience in a policy-driven environment with a focus on administrative fairness.
4. Mindset of continuous improvement regarding quality and performance of policies.
5. Knowledge of policy development and evaluation frameworks and methodologies.
6. Ability to apply critical thinking to the development of recommendations, and to respond to issues and information requests in a succinct and timely manner.
7. Ability to collaborate with internal and external networks of key influencers.
8. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential situations, documents and information.
9. Knowledge of document management principles and procedures for effective policy storage and reference.
10. Training in Administrative Law, Public Administration, Privacy legislation, and/or Human Rights is an asset.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $75,000 to $83,500. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings for this role are found below.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca.