Senior Policy Analyst; Indigenous Relations

Position: Senior Policy Analyst (Indigenous Relations) (3 positions)
Position Overview

Position Title:

Senior Policy Analyst (Indigenous Relations) (3 positions)

Position Status:
Full-Time Regular

Department:
Legal Services & Indigenous Relations

Employee Group:
Teamsters Local 31

Location:

4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range: PG T28 $ 3,893.25 – $4,600.13 bi-weekly

Responsibilities

Develops and makes recommendations on strategies and policy proposals related to the work; presents and defends policy research, analysis and proposals to senior management.

Researches, assembles, analyzes and interprets data related to various issues; prepares reports and briefings for review by a superior.

Performs reviews and analyses of the technical merits of proposed systems and practices and recommends changes or revisions.

Drafts revisions to bylaws; reviews effectiveness of existing regulatory code of practice for assigned areas; prepares reports on findings and makes recommendations for consideration by senior staff.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, consultants, commercial enterprises and associations, municipal and other levels of government and non-governmental organizations; participates in or chairs committees, task forces and working groups involving the general public or other stakeholders; makes presentations to various internal and external groups; provides technical advice to a superior and/or political committees; provides technical assistance, direction and information to various stakeholders and staff.

Keeps abreast of developments on relevant issues in other jurisdictions; undertakes or directs major research studies and projects.

Coordinates the work of consultants engaged in technical and research projects; monitors consulting services and ensures compliance with specifications and addresses related problems; may supervise technical staff in the absence of a superior.

Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

University graduation with a degree in statistics, economics, environmental science, resource management, business administration, anthropology, political science, or Indigenous studies, or related discipline supplemented by related technical courses plus considerable related experience OR a Masters degree in a related discipline plus sound related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Thorough knowledge of provincial, regional and corporate programs, policies and best practices related to relevant issues.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of researching, evaluating and analyzing data related to issues under review.

Considerable knowledge of sources of data and current literature, trends and developments in fields related to the work.

Considerable knowledge of by‑laws and legislation related to relevant issues and of applicable departmental objectives, rules and regulations.

Considerable knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of operating computer and peripheral equipment and software applications related to the work.

Ability to collect, analyze and interpret statistical, technical and narrative data and to prepare clear and concise studies, reports and correspondence.

Ability to interpret and apply departmental regulations, to formulate strategies and prepare recommendations regarding policy alternatives on relevant matters.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to make presentations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Ability to direct and/or coordinate the work of consultants engaged in technical and research projects.

Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

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