Policy Analyst

BC Energy Regulator; Fort St. John, Kelowna, Victoria; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Energy Regulator in Canada seeks a Policy Analyst to support the development of regulatory initiatives and to engage government, stakeholders, First Nations, and BCER staff to inform and build strong BCER policy that implements government legislation and regulatory changes into the BCER framework.

The Analyst researches policy issues, provides data analyses and recommendations, and supports effective implementation of BCER initiatives, aligning with strategic priorities and the single-window

Responsibilities

• Support the development of regulatory initiatives and best practices in engaging government, stakeholders, First Nations and BCER staff to inform policy.
• Conduct policy research, data analyses and evaluations to strengthen regulations and aid in future changes.
• Assist in implementing government legislation and regulatory changes within the BCER framework.
• Contribute to relationship-building to facilitate policy analysis and deployment of a single-window regulatory model.

Job description

The Policy Analyst (Analyst) plays a key role in supporting the development of the BCER’s regulatory initiatives and supporting best practices in engaging government, stakeholders, First Nations, and BCER staff to inform and build strong BCER policy to implement government legislation and regulatory change into the BCER framework. The role includes building relationships to facilitate the policy analysis needed for mandate expansion, improving efficiencies in the BCER framework including decision point optimization and continuous improvement to an optimal single-window delivery regulatory model. The Analyst researches policy issues impacting BCER programs and services and provides background information, data analyses, policy evaluations and recommendations to strengthen the current regulations and aid in the adoption of future changes. This includes the analyses and design of government policies and regulations that impact the BCER and identifying opportunities, gaps, and risks in relation to the BCER’s delivery of the mandate and single-window model. The Analyst supports the effective and efficient implementation of the BCER’s legislative and regulatory initiatives, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

A detailed list of accountabilities, education and experience is outlined in the job description.

Office Location: Fort St John or Kelowna or Victoria

Salary: $80,960.74 - $92,190.86 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.

An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary.

An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.