Policy Analyst (12-month Opportunity)

Do you have experience in the development of public policy or regulation? We are looking for a temporary policy analyst to develop and present draft policy and regulation proposals, assist with the public consultation process, provide advice, and perform duties related to our statutory and legal responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. You'll take on projects and work with subject matter experts to research, develop, and recommend policy and regulatory language to the Board of Directors to address complex issues. These issues relate to diverse subject areas such as law, compensation, assessment, prevention, occupational disease, and occupational hygiene.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support the development of effective policies that make a difference in the lives of workers and employers in British Columbia.

This is a temporary role for 12 months.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure WorkSafeBC engages with B.C. workers, employers, and others in a fair and consistent way.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

• Assist in developing policy and regulation proposals to support legislative, regulatory, and policy revisions, including conducting jurisdictional and appellate research
• Participate in the public consultation process regarding policy and regulation development
• Attend meetings and consultations to present draft policy and regulatory proposals
• Prepare discussion papers, memoranda, and other materials related to compensation, assessment, prevention, and occupational health and safety matters
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC policy, regulation, and practice
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Effectively communicate in writing and when presenting information orally to a variety of audiences
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, internal subject-matter-experts, and external representatives
• Gather and analyze information, recognize problems and opportunities, create and evaluate alternatives, develop solutions, and make appropriate decisions and recommendations
• Plan and schedule work, develop realistic action plans, and manage time effectively
• Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Your background and experience

• An undergraduate degree in law or other related fields such as occupational hygiene, engineering, public administration, or business administration
• A minimum of two years of experience in the interpretation and application of legislative and/or regulatory requirements is preferred
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas is preferred: health and safety regulations, the Workers Compensation Act, workers' compensation policy and practice, or statistical analysis

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $101,563 - $123,399/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please provide two written samples of documents you have self-authored. Examples of documents to submit include reports, research papers, policy documents, technical documents, or briefing papers that have policy or legal considerations. Each written submission must not exceed 10 pages in length. Place your samples in the same document as your resume or cover letter and submit with your online application.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.