Policy Analyst

3 days ago

Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time
Job Summary and Requirements 2-year term (end date March 31, 2026) anticipatory permanent position.

Who we are:

As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

Your impact

The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.

About the branch:

The Corporate Affairs branch is located under the Regulatory and Consumer Services division of the Department of Community Services within the Yukon Government. The branch is responsible for administering a variety of legislation with the focus on the regulation of trading in securities (investment instruments) and regulating insures insurance companies or insurers, municipal exchanges, fraternal societies, and reciprocal insurance exchanges.

About the job:

The Policy Analyst works in a branch that provides a range of regulatory services with a primary focus on the regulation of insurance companies or insurers, municipal exchanges, fraternal societies, and reciprocal insurance exchanges as well as trading in securities (investment instruments). This position is responsible for policy, planning and development, research and analysis, strategic planning and management, and program evaluation.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join the team as an Insurance Policy Analyst, reporting to the Director. You will work independently and be expected to provide advice to the public on legislative matters, participate in national meetings of regulators, maintain an understanding of trends and practices in regulation of your areas, proactively engage in stakeholder communications, identify and assist in drafting policy papers and direction for legislative amendments, and develop policy for the administration of the legislation.

Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Degree or graduate studies in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, Insurance or a related field;
  • Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating complex ideas;
  • Experience planning, leading, coordinating and/or facilitating multi-staged projects where well developed analytical and writing skills are apparent;
  • Experience providing advice and well-reasoned recommendations on complex subjects and issues to decision-makers;
  • Experience developing policies, directives, and/or guidelines;
  • Experience working on projects to develop new or amended regulations or legislation will be considered an asset; and
  • Strategic planning experience will be considered an asset.
  • Experience engaging in government to government consultation will also be considered to be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:

These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.

  • Ability to draft decision making documents and develop policy using clear language;
  • Ability to think critically, analyze a broad variety of policy projects or research areas, and make reasoned recommendations;
  • Strong organizational and planning skills;
  • Ability to manage project work teams and work in a team environment; and
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.; and
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

What you need to consider before submitting your application:

  • Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
  • Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
  • Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
  • Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Contact info:

For more information about the role, please contact: Fred Pretorius, Director, Corporate Affairs branch at fred.pretorius@yukon.ca.

For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Paulina Bataligin, Human Resources Consultant at Paulina.bataligin@yukon.ca .

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