Senior Policy Analyst, Term

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:59 AM

LEGAL AID BC

POSTING

TO: LABC STAFF

FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

(To October 1, 2027)

COMPETITION NO: E026-26

CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2026

STARTING DATE: ASAP

SALARY: $113,760 - $152,397 (As per the Excluded Professional Salary Scale)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Legal Aid BC is committed to a transformative journey embedding Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity‑seeking groups and encourage applicants who resonate with our values to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Reporting to the Manager, SPP, this position provides expertise and advisory services and leads complex policy projects. The Senior Policy Analyst consults with a wide range of internal and external contacts, including provincial ministries, central agencies, private sector organizations, and counterparts in other jurisdictions.

The Senior Policy Analyst understands our strategic goals, including dedication to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and leads policy files from strategic planning through implementation to create more equitable and inclusive policy.

VALUES STATEMENT: Our commitment to fundamental justice, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion informs everything we do and is embedded throughout Legal Aid BC.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leadership and Communication:

• Provides expertise and advisory services to senior management and staff with respect to research, analysis, and policy development.
• Researches, assesses, manages, and coordinates existing business strategies, policy processes, and strategic planning programs.
• Prepares briefing materials, issue papers, position papers, submissions, presentations, and correspondence for senior staff.
• Coordinates inter‑divisional communications and initiatives.
• Manages and participates in special projects within area of expertise and contributes to projects in other areas.
• Maintains awareness of developments in various fields of law relevant to Legal Aid BC.

Business Guidance, Processes and Tools:

• Develops policy options and recommendations; identifies gaps or shortcomings and legal limitations.
• Creates tools and processes, and participates in stakeholder consultations to define program policies or priorities, identify stakeholder preferences, and reconcile conflicts.
• Conducts research and leads consultative processes with Vice Presidents and department managers to obtain feedback on proposed policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Develops options consistent with legislation and the LABC service plan and strategic priorities.

Employee Relations:

• Participates in the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of department employees.
• Establishes staff goals and performance standards and addresses performance issues promptly and professionally in partnership with HR as required.
• Regularly coaches and mentors others to lead by example.
• Builds consensus among teams to drive policy projects to completion.

Networking and

Collaboration:

• Participates as a representative on working committees formed to develop strategic policy concepts.
• Leads consultation and builds strong relationships with external stakeholders to capture emerging issues and solicit input into policy proposals.
• Provides backup and acts for the Manager, Strategic Planning and Policy.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Participates in departmental and organizational strategic planning, including development of new initiatives, drafting of issue papers, and assessment of policy and financial implications.
• Manages strategic issues with potential operational impact.
• Leads trials of new initiatives, pilot programs, and rollouts; recommends and implements adjustments based on results.
• Develops and manages cost/benefit risk assessment analysis.

Compliance and Legal:

• Identifies implications of policies and legislation proposed by other…