Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Policy Analyst
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In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA.

As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.


The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians.

PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.


Reporting to the Leader or designate, the Policy Analyst is accountable for identifying and analyzing health systems issues, obtaining policy information from a variety of sources and consulting with a range of partners to support the implementation of a policy management process inclusive of development and evaluation, policy recommendations and an overall policy framework for Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

Provides support to policy authors in response to emerging health system trends. Leverages change management skills to enable best practices, policy improvement and systems integration. Key partnerships are with managers and directors throughout PHSA and colleagues in other health authorities across the province.

What you'll do

  • Develops and maintains the PHSA policy framework tools, processes, education and evaluation processes. Researches healthcare industry policy best practices throughout Canada and develops policy drafts and proposals for steering committee and SET approval.
  • Undertakes policy development projects involving the necessary partners to review currentstate processes and policies, analyze, and synthesize information. Provides advice, guidance, and education regarding PHSA policy frameworks and processes to support the development of policy projects in alignment with PHSA policy guidelines and organizational objectives. Coaches partners with respect to policy process and development in order to build organizational capacity and expertise.
  • Reviews existing policies throughout the PHSA and provides editorial and content recommendations in order to ensure alignment and consistency.
  • Assists PHSA and its Agencies, Programs and Services in the development and implementation of strategies for effectively communicating organizational policies across the health authority.
  • Anticipates, identifies and analyzes emerging health system issues, policy requirements and trends, such as Ministry of Health communiques, legislation changes, reviews existing policies including recommendations.
  • Maintains resources on various policy development and planning methodologies including current policy inventories. Provides support for the development and maintenance of a policy inventory system.
  • Project manages in support of identified policy initiatives to achieve organizational objectives.

What you bring

Qualifications:

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Public Policy/Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in public administration, planning, or program development in healthcare or social services.
Skills & Knowledge

  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.


  • Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on ele

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