Job Description

Overview

Do you have experience in the development of public policy or regulation? We have an 18-month opportunity for a 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\xe2\x80\x99ll assist with research, legislative amendments, and briefing materials on diverse subject areas: law, medicine, compensation, assessment, prevention, occupational disease, and occupational hygiene.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to support the development of effective occupational health and safety policies that make a difference in the lives of workers and employers in British Columbia.

This temporary assignment is eighteen months in length.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

As a policy analyst you will:

• Design, conduct, and manage research, regulation, and policy projects
• Assist in developing policy and regulation to support legislative, regulatory, and policy revisions
• Participate in the public consultation process regarding policy and regulation development
• Attend Board of Directors\xe2\x80\x99 meetings, internal working committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to present draft policy and regulatory proposals
• Prepare discussion papers, memoranda, briefing notes, and other materials related to compensation, assessment, prevention, and occupational health and safety matters
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC policy, regulation, and practice

Is this a good fit for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:

• Conduct effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• 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
• Communicate effectively in writing and be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Your experience and background:

• A graduate degree in a related field such as law, occupational hygiene, engineering, public administration, or business administration
• A minimum of two years of experience in the interpretation and application of legislative, policy, and 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\xe2\x80\x99 compensation policy and practice, or statistical analysis
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Written samples required:

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. Written submissions must not exceed 20 pages in length. Place your samples in the same document as your resume or cover letter and submit with your online application.

Important to know

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

Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

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\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\xe2\x80\x99s 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 reflects 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.

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Our benefits

As a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4 weeks of vacation
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Sick leave

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Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• 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 when you submit your application.

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