Job Description

At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today

THE JOB: Senior Policy Analyst

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $90,640 - $113,300

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for supporting the Policy team through research and technical expertise, committee support, the development of policy documents, and the communication of policy positions and issues.

Key areas of responsibility are:

• Provide policy and research support by planning and conducting research in health care financing, delivery, access, health workforce planning, digital health, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention to inform the development/update of Doctors of BC’s policy positions and response to policy issues.
• Provide policy advice on various emerging and ongoing policy issues as well as analysis on draft interest holder policy, legislation, or regulatory changes or positions.
• Provide support on policy related issues to Doctors of BC/government committees (e.g. Council on Health Economics & Policy + Council on Health Promotion).
• Monitor trends in health policy, identify issues, and develop solutions and strategies on these by working with Doctors of BC staff, members and or/representatives of other agencies or interest groups.
• Communicate Doctors of BC responses to policy announcements, presenting policy information when directed, and supporting members and external interest holders with inquiries.
• Prepare background papers, briefing notes, presentations, and communication for management and executive use.
• Organize and support committee meetings and prepare materials.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Analytical Thinking (A):

• Coordinates the information gathering and reporting process.
• Reviews trends and compares to expectations.
• Conducts research to define problems and prepares responses to anticipated questions.
• Prioritizes multiple issues and opportunities.
• Identifies relationships and linkages within several information sources.
• Anticipates issues that are not readily apparent on the surface.
• Identifies root causes and effects.
• Defines priorities within performance objectives.
• Reports and identifies areas that need guidance in order to resolve complex issues.
• Anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions.

Building Relationships (A):

• Establishes and maintains relationships and alliances.
• Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information.
• Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem solving process.
• Partners with others to achieve expectations.

Communication for Results (A):

• Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning.
• Seeks a consensus with business partners.
• Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments.
• Brings conflict into the open empathetically.
• Explains the context of multiple interrelated situations, asks searching, probing questions, and solicits expert advice prior to taking action and making recommendations.

Problem Solving (A):

• Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles and probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions.
• Proactively anticipates and prevents problems.
• Devises, facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature.
• Identifies potential consequences and risk levels.
• Seeks support and buy-in for problem definition, methods of resolution, and accountability.

Thoroughness (A):

• Identifies potential areas of conflicting priorities and vulnerability in achieving standards.
• Reviews department’s progress against established goals, objectives, service level targets, and project milestones.
• Maintains a proactive work review and approval process prior to assignment completion.
• Solicits internal and external peer evaluation of performance and devises measures for improvement.

Doctors of BC Team Member: Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, or Law preferred plus related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and critically appraise research.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of public policy development and the Canadian health care system.
• Excellent writing skills and proven ability to synthesize complex information to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, briefing notes, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Excellent judgment in setting priorities, proactively identifying issues, and determining solutions.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals who have varying interests.
• An up-to-date skill-set on applicable software applications.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.