Policy Analyst, Communications and Public Affairs

Job No: CPSBC397
Location: Vancouver, BC

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the policy and engagement lead, communications and public affairs (CPA), the policy analyst is responsible for assisting with the development and revision processes for practice standards and professional guidelines. The policy analyst will help ensure that practice standards and professional guidelines are developed in accordance with best practices and the College’s policy framework by conducting research and analysis, developing drafts, facilitating consultation processes, and ensuring practice standards and guidelines are reviewed according to their scheduled review cycle and based on changing legislation. The policy analyst coordinates effective engagement initiatives with the public, the profession and key health partners through multiple platforms such as surveys, email invitations and focus groups. The policy analyst will be responsible for developing recommendations and reports to the College’s committees, Board, and senior management team to guide the policy development process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • conduct consistent scans of relevant environmental trends and issues, including regular monitoring of government reports, bylaw revisions, media reports, consultations by other partners, advances in technology, and literature reviews to confirm currency of existing practice standards and assess whether a new practice standard or a revision should be considered
  • conduct impact assessments of proposed new or revised practice standards, identify and define key goals, expected outcomes, and possible challenges
  • coordinate the development and review process of practice standards, professional guidelines, legislative guidance documents, and internal position statements
  • develop consultation communications to increase awareness internally and externally of current engagement opportunities
  • liaise with relevant internal and external staff and stakeholders throughout the policy development process, including coordinating messages to relevant stakeholders
  • participate in working groups regarding practice standards or relevant legislation with key health partner organizations
  • ensure practice standards and professional guidelines are aligned with other BC health regulators as appropriate, and work with other BC health regulators to promote consistency when appropriate
  • compile and analyze feedback received through surveys, emails, and focus groups to identify themes and prepare consultation finding reports and presentations
  • develop communications, such as website announcements, email updates and College Connector articles to inform stakeholders of policy updates
  • ensure appropriate version control and archiving of practice standards and professional guidelines
  • other related responsibilities as needs arise, such as writing briefing notes, supporting documents, articles, or correspondence in response to a particular consultation process, practice standard or professional guideline

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • a graduate degree in public policy/administration/public health/law, or a related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in public administration, planning, or program development in healthcare, legal or social services
  • knowledge of medical terminology, health care practices, and BC’s health-care system at-large
  • current registration with a relevant BC health regulator (e.g. nursing, PT, OT), education in law (e.g. JD, LLB), and/or experience working for a health authority, ministry of health, or regulator would be an asset
  • thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, methods, and procedures applicable to research and policy development
  • good understanding of International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles and how to apply them in a regulatory setting
  • exceptional analytic skills and strong attention to detail; a polished presenter
  • exceptional business writing, clinical document writing, and editorial abilities; strong technical abilities to create and manage complex document filing, indexing and retrieval systems
  • strong computer/web skills
  • strong project management skills, including ability to engage and manage stakeholders in a respectful, tactful and effective manner
  • able to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
  • able to develop, implement and evaluate innovative policy and related materials, taking into consideration the impact on healthcare outcomes
  • excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities; self-motivated and self-sufficient; work well independently

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia has been recognized as one of BC’s top employers since 2011 and one of Canada’s top 100 employers since 2014. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly-talented employees. We offer an excellent working environment environment including a hybrid work-from-home/in-office model, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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