Policy and Practice Analyst

Community Living BC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Pension plan

Vacation + personal days

Life insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Gov't discounts

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is seeking a Policy & Practice Analyst to support policy development, implementation, and continuous improvement for quality service delivery. You will analyze data, develop resources, and provide guidance to promote consistent practice and organizational priorities.

The role requires strong writing and presentation skills, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and experience in social services within the public sector is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' direct experience in social service delivery.
• Experience with individualized funding or service delivery.
• Experience in public sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Manager on policy development, implementation, and emerging issues.
• Support the ongoing review and improvement of CLBC's service delivery model and related policy approaches.
• Review existing policies to identify updates or adaptations required.
• Develop and update standards, forms, agreements, processes, and guides for policy interpretation.
• Build and maintain relationships with CLBC managers and government counterparts.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Status/Term: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)

Classification/Salary: S ocial Program Officer R27 / Starts at $88130.7 annually

Team: Policy & Government Relations

Location: Any CLBC office (Hybrid - after passing a 6-month probation)

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection .

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity:

As a Policy & Practice Analyst at CLBC, you will be supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, programs, standards, and practices that promote quality service delivery to individuals and families supported by CLBC. You will be conducting analysis, developing resources and guidance, and supporting policy-related learning to promote consistent practice and advance organizational priorities and best practices.

Re sponsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Manager, Policy & Government Relations on policy and practice development, implementation, and emerging issues and trends
• Supporting the ongoing review and improvement of CLBC's service delivery model and related policy and practice approaches
• Reviewing existing policies and practices in response to new developments and identifies where updates or adaptations may be required.
• Developing and updating standards, forms, agreements, processes, practice guides, and other resources that support the consistent interpretation and application of policy
• Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with CLBC managers and staff and appropriate counterparts in other government organizations.

The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze and synthesize diverse information and data and identify relevant implications, opportunities, and considerations. They will also have strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy and practice information clearly and concisely

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Services, or related field and a minimum of 2 years' direct experience in social service delivery, preferably within the community living sector, or a combination of transferable skills, knowledge, lived experience, and comparable qualifications for consideration.
• Direct experience with individualized funding and/or individualized service delivery approaches.
• Direct experience with community-based supports and services and how they respond to the needs of individuals and families.
• Experience with individualized community living options (e.g., Home Sharing and Community Inclusion), individualized funding, and community-based supports and services is an asset.
• Direct experience with or knowledge of social policy development is an asset.
• Experience in a public sector organization is an asset.

Benefits:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• Occasional travel with overnight stay within the province may be required.
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.