Senior Policy Advisor

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial workplace safety organization in Richmond seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy development and provide advice on safety regulations. Candidates should have a law degree or relevant graduate degree and at least five years of experience in interpreting policy. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $116,186 - $141,166 annually.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

4 weeks of vacation

Extensive health and dental benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in legislative, policy/regulatory interpretation.
• Thorough knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy and regulation supporting legislative requirements.
• Guide strategies and combat risks for effective organizational service.
• Conduct and manage complex research projects regarding policy and regulation.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary law degree or graduate degree

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to develop policy and regulation, provide advice to staff and managers, and perform duties related to our statutory and legal responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

In this role, you'll provide analysis, advice, and leadership to managers and staff to ensure effective implementation of WorkSafeBC's strategies, policies, regulations, practices, and services. You'll take on projects and work with subject matter experts to research, develop, and recommend policy and regulatory language to the Board of Directors to address complex issues. Focus areas of expertise may include Assessments, Rehabilitation, Compensation, Occupational Disease, Occupational Health and Safety, and Strategic Initiatives.

Consider joining a strong, committed team that values hard work but understands the need for a healthy lifestyle. Do work that matters supporting an organization mandated to improve the health and safety of workplaces across the province.

How you'll make a difference

You’ll guide strategies and combat risks to allow WorkSafeBC to best serve B.C. workers and employers.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position. In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility in working from your home in B.C.

What you’ll do

• Design, conduct, and manage complex research and analytical projects with respect to policy and regulation issues, including legal, practice advice, and practice development.
• Research and develop comprehensive policy, regulation, strategic, and quality initiatives.
• Develop policy and regulation to support legislative requirements/amendments and functional practice requirements.
• Present draft proposals for the Enterprise Leadership Team, Board of Directors or other committees for consideration and approval.
• Prepare discussion papers, memoranda, briefing notes, and other materials related to compensation, assessment, and prevention matters.
• Provide supervision to departmental staff on all matters and monitor the quality of work performed in a team setting.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Effectively communicate in writing and when presenting information orally to a variety of audiences.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze information, anticipate and recognize problems and opportunities, create and evaluate alternatives, develop solutions, and make appropriate decisions and recommendations.
• Identify legal issues, constraints, or opportunities.
• Plan and schedule work, develop realistic action plans, and manage time effectively.

Your background and experience

• A post-secondary law degree or graduate degree in public or business administration, political science, economics, commerce, engineering, or biological/chemical science.
• A minimum of five years of experience in the interpretation and application of legislative, policy/regulatory and/or practice requirements.
• A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and WorkSafeBC policies is an asset.
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis are preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Written samples required

Please provide two written samples of a document you have self-authored. Examples of documents include reports, research papers, policy documents, technical documents, or briefing papers that have policy or legal considerations. Written submissions must not exceed 20 pages in length. Place your sample in the same document as your resume or cover letter and submit with your online application.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• Extensive health care and dental benefits.
• YourChoice Benefit Program.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

Salary: $116,186 - $141,166/annually

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are appreciated but not mandatory.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.