Economics and Policy Analyst

The-Health-Employers-Association-of-Bc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Four weeks vacation

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Training and development

Work-life balance and inclusivity

Contribution to BC health care

Job summary

HEABC (Health Employers Association of British Columbia) seeks an Economics and Policy Analyst to perform complex costing work for physician contract negotiations and to provide evidence-based policy analysis for health system decisions. You will partner with senior health officials and authorities across BC.

The role requires initiative, quantitative skills, and strong communication, with a hybrid work model and a Vancouver office location."

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in economics, statistics, mathematics, business or health/science field.
• At least 3 years of related research or policy experience, preferably in health care.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with research databases and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Fosters partnerships with HEABC and health system partners on projects related to medical services delivery and compensation.
• Co-develops briefing materials for decision-making bodies and committees.
• Designs robust literature reviews, environmental scans, and quantitative/qualitative research.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical software

Interpersonal skills

Communication (written/oral)

Quantitative methods

Education

Master’s degree in economics/statistics/mathematics/business/health or social science

Tools

SAS

R

STATA

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.


• Competitive salary.


• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.


• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.


• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.


• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.


• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.


• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 190,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

HEABC Medical Staff Services leads a coordinated approach to the negotiation of provincial and local medical staff agreements and provides expert advice to health system partners on their relationships with medical staff. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director, Research and Analysis, the Economics and Policy Analyst (the Analyst) performs technical research work; carries out interpretive and analytical activities; engages in, and conducts complex costing work for, physician contract and Physician Main Agreement negotiations; provides economics assessments, evaluates and develops policy options related to the delivery of and compensation of physician services; prepares and presents reports, and provides advice to the Director to identify potential areas of research, objectives, methodologies and requirements.

This position requires initiative, creativity, critical thinking, attention to detail, quantitative skills, proficiency in analytical methods, and outstanding presentation and writing skills. In this role, you will partner with a wide range of system partners, including senior staff of the Ministry of Health, health authorities and other health system partners. The ideal candidate will have a passion for conducting research that supports evidence-based policy and the diplomacy to develop and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities include

• Fosters the development of partnerships between HEABC, health authorities, the Ministry of Health and other health system partners on projects related to the delivery of and compensation for medical services.


• Co-develops materials (e.g. briefing notes and presentations) for and/or participates in the meeting program for the Provincial Medical Services Executive Council and other Ministry of Health/Health Authority committees where evidence and materials are required to support local or Provincial-level discussion, policy and decision-making.


• Recommends the design of and carries out rigorous methodologies for literature reviews, environmental scans, quantitative and qualitative research.


• Manages data collection and designs databases; works with very large data sets and multiple data sources – cleans, organizes, link, and structure data.


• Develops, analyses, and interprets various statistical and economic data, research studies, wage and salary surveys, and policy options to support decision-makers with evidence-based, statistically supported, and methodologically consistent advice.


• Prepares related presentations, data visualizations, studies, and/or reports that effectively communicate the results of research and analysis, to be used by HEABC and /or MOH.

Required Experience & Knowledge

A master’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, business, or a health or social science discipline and at least three (3) years of related research or policy experience, preferably in the health care sector;

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;


• Experience with electronic research databases and analytical software; with proficiency in one or more of the following analytical tools: SAS, R, STATA, Tableau, SQL, or related.


• Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

$90,770 to $119,135

Typical Hiring Range

$90,770 to $113,462

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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