Program Analyst

**Position Summary**:
**PROGRAM ANALYST**

**Job ID: 4433**

**REGULAR FULL-TIME**

**Location: BURNABY, BC**
- **Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- **Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**PROGRAM ANALYST**:
($31.10 - $36.00/Hour)

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Reporting to the Senior Program Analyst, the Program Analyst supports the Commission’s Program Planning
department to improve the delivery and management of social housing and homelessness programs across the
province. The position supports complex projects, including the development of new programs, and re-engineering
existing programs, delivery strategies, policies, and resources. He/She/They conducts constitution and bylaw reviews,
surveys and analyses of program planning issues, writes complex analytical reports, and presents findings to improve
and ensure effective program delivery. The incumbent works collaboratively with all Branches to ensure effective
implementation across a diverse regional structure.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & **EXPERIENCE**:

- Diploma in business administration, social sciences, or other relevant field.
- Considerable experience in public policy, planning, or finance.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including BC Housing Regulation, Society Act/Regulations, Cooperative Association Act, and Business Corporations Act
- Excellent judgement and decision making skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical, research, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to use sound judgement in analysing and identifying areas of improvement in policies and procedures
- Ability to be sensitive to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders, resolve differences and work cohesively together.
- Ability to conduct equity analysis to incorporate perspectives of multiple stakeholders and communities in consideration of impacts and outcomes of program frameworks
- Ability to exercise attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely

As part of our commitment to maintaining safe and healthy spaces, BC Housing has introduced an interim mandatory vaccination program for all employees. We require proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated for reasons related to a protected ground under human rights law (such as medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs) may request an accommodation. Upon receiving a reque