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The Policy Analyst is responsible for identifying health system issues and developing workforce strategies and HR policies for the BC Health Workday Program. This includes researching industry leading practices, consulting with partners, and managing the implementation and evaluation of policy frameworks.

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In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The BC Health Workday Program is a provincial initiative with seven participating BC health organizations (FHA, IHA, ISLH, NHA, PHC, PHSA and VCHA). The program began in 2023 to implement a Human Capital Management System (HCMS) software solution as part of the BC Health Human Resources Strategy to transform HR services. Designed by Workday Canada, the new provincial platform will replace existing HR and payroll systems in the health organizations with a single, unified technical system that will standardize and modernize HR and payroll services. It is a significant transformation in BC and is vital to the sustainability of BC’s health system. Reporting to the Director, Transformation, the Policy Analyst is accountable for identifying and analyzing health systems issues, recommending policy changes, obtaining policy information from a variety of sources and consulting with a range of partners and subject matter experts to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies related to workforce strategies and human resources for the BCH Workday Program. Provides support to the BCH WD policy working group and health organization policy authors in response to emerging health system trends impacting the workforce. Leverages change management skills to enable leading practices, policy improvement and systems integration. Builds key partnerships with managers and directors throughout PHSA and colleagues in other health authorities across the Province. Key Accountabilities Develops, implements and maintains BC WD workforce strategies and human resources policies, processes, education and evaluation processes. Researches healthcare industry policy leading practices throughout Canada and develops policy drafts and proposals for the Executive Leadership Team for approval. Undertakes policy development and associated projects involving the necessary partners to review current-state processes and policies, analyze, and synthesize information. Provides advice, guidance, and education regarding policy framework and processes to support the development of policy projects in alignment with the BCH WD purpose, HHR strategies and organizational objectives. Coaches policy owners and relevant partners with respect to policy process and development and prioritization of the work in order to build organizational capacity and expertise. Reviews existing workforce strategies and human resources policies throughout BC WD Program, and provides editorial and content recommendations in order to ensure alignment and consistency. Assists policy owners in the development and implementation of strategies for effectively communicating organizational policies across the health authority. Anticipates, identifies and analyzes emerging health system issues, policy requirements and trends, such as Ministry of Health communiques, legislation changes, reviews existing policies including making recommendations Maintains resources on various policy development and planning methodologies including current policy inventories. Provides support for the development and maintenance of a departmental policy inventory system. Liaises and meets with the PHSA Policy Office and other provincial tables to ensure consistency with policy frameworks and processes. Project manages in support of identified policy initiatives to achieve organizational objectives. Provides consultative guidance and support as a subject matter expert to organizational committees, planning, operational and implementation groups. Qualifications A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Policy/Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in public administration, planning, or program development in healthcare or social services. Exceptional business writing and editorial abilities. Strong technical abilities to create and manage complex document filing, indexing and retrieval systems. Strong project management skills, including ability to engage and manage partners in a respectful, tactful and effective manner. Effectively utilizes creativity to develop, implement and evaluate innovative policy and related materials, taking into consideration the impact on healthcare outcomes. Effectively acts as a change agent for the introduction and implementation of innovative and creative ideas, tools, templates and processes. Demonstrates effective negotiation/mediation skills and/or the application of effective conflict negotiation/resolution skills to build consensus among groups. Exhibits excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities. Workday implementation experience an asset What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Wage: $76,111.00 - $104,651.80 The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Location: 1775 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC V5C6E3 (Hybrid) Hours of Work: 08:30 to 16:30, Mon - Fri Requisition #HCMS_E05839 What we do The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

What you’ll do

The Policy Analyst is responsible for identifying health system issues and developing workforce strategies and HR policies for the BC Health Workday Program. This includes researching industry leading practices, consulting with partners, and managing the implementation and evaluation of policy frameworks.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Public Policy/Administration or a related field with three years of experience in public administration or program development within healthcare or social services. Candidates must possess exceptional business writing skills and strong project management abilities.

Benefits

• Health Wellness Programs • Development Programs • Professional Development Opportunities • In-house Training Programs • Municipal Pension Plan • Psychological Health & Safety Programs • Holistic Wellness Resources • Annual Statutory Holidays • Vacation Entitlement • Flexible Work Options • WorkPerks Discount Program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Policy Analysis
• Business Writing
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Editorial Skills
• Document Management
• Public Administration
• Program Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative