ADMN O 27R – Senior Policy Analyst

Posting Title
ADMN O 27R – Senior Policy Analyst

Position Classification
Administrative Officer R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$83,071.72 – $94,752.42 annually

Close Date
9/29/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
Prevention & Health Promotion, Population and Public Health

Job Summary

The Team
The Prevention and Health Promotion branch works to reduce the incidence of preventable chronic disease and injury by addressing risk factors and supporting health-promoting environments that enable British Columbians to make healthy lifestyle choices. The branch is responsible for population health and wellness strategies related to: healthy eating and food security, physical activity, healthy weights, injury prevention, healthy built environments, aging well, and reduced harms associated with tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, use as well as gambling. As a key element of an overall strategy to improve population health, the branch supports clinical prevention across the life course. The branch also supports population health promotion strategies in settings, including schools, local communities and in the workplace. To support this work, the branch also incorporates social marketing, and provides governance and procurement oversight over contracts and/or grants with non-government organizations and others.

The Role
This position is responsible for providing leadership, expert advice, best practices, policy development and performance measurement and monitoring related to injury prevention programs, including seniors’ injury prevention programs. The position provides expertise across government on the development and management of injury prevention policies and initiatives designed to reduce the incidence and impact of injuries on the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. The position also provides expertise to health authorities on all injury prevention policies and initiatives and is the key liaison with non-governmental and research agencies active in injury prevention. The major focus of injury prevention is the involvement and leadership of the health sector, with a clear recognition of the need to promote inter-sectoral involvement. This includes stimulating inter-sectoral action at the provincial level, across jurisdictions and with the federal government, reporting against health goals and targets, identifying injury trends and opportunities for collaborative action. The position develops strategic approaches through the provision of technical expertise, standards, research and surveillance and monitoring of all aspects of injury prevention and specific risk identification.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any of the following or other relevant fields: gerontology, kinesiology, health promotion, community development, health information sciences, rehabilitation sciences, public administration, social sciences, nursing, public health or epidemiology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2 years or more of demonstrated experience in health promotion, preferably in injury prevention.
• Experience in research design and statistical methodology.
• Experience in research or policy development including a thorough understanding of the aging population demographic and public health system, policy and program development, and community health issues.
• Experience in the translation of research knowledge to practice in health care settings.
• Experience in project management, event planning and building partnerships.
• Experience in contract management, including negotiating funding agreements and contract negotiations.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 2 or more years experience in any of the experience requirements.
• Experience in fall and fall-related injury prevention for older adults.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Godfreyson@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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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Job Category
Administrative Services

Additional Information