Senior Policy Analyst

BC Pension Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Campus with facilities

Professional development

Community involvement

Seasonal events

Awards program

Transit discounts

Job summary

BC Pension Corporation in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to lead policy development, analysis, and implementation for pension plans. You will advise pension boards, the corporate board, and executive leadership on legislative and policy matters, and drive creation and amendments of plan rules and directives.

You’ll present to boards, identify issues, design research methods, and resolve complex cases involving members and employers.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field with years of experience.
• Two years of related experience with a Master's degree; five years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience writing briefing notes, issue papers, research papers, memos, or executive summaries.
• Experience presenting briefings and recommendations to decision makers on complex problems.
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex projects/assignments.
• Ability to research, analyze and apply policy; equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, analysis, and implementation of pension policy.
• Advise pension boards, the corporate board, and executive leadership on legislative and policy matters.
• Drive creation of new policies and review amendments to plan rules and directives.
• Present to pension boards and committees; identify issues and design research methodologies.
• Resolve complex cases involving plan members and employers in a high-impact setting.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Salary Range: $91,039.01 to $103,840.11 per annum

Why choose us

There is more to Pension Corporation than you might think. We are an award-winning organization with meaningful purpose-driven work, where staff have impact and create peace of mind for those we serve. We have cultivated an outstanding community rooted in respect, where employees are inspired to have courage, take action, and be at their best every day.

Our nine-year strategic plan, Plan 20|30: Our Future is Insight, will guide us from 2021 to 2030. To learn about our aspirations and objectives and how you can be a part of a people-focused organization that is grounded in operational excellence, visit bcpensioncorp.ca.

What we offer

• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Health & wellness programs - lunchtime seminars, community activities and a comprehensive Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Incredible campus with collaboration spaces, sit/stand desks, and lots of natural light
• Ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and scholarship programs
• Opportunities to give back to the community and support not-for-profits
• Seasonal events and socials
• A robust awards/recognition program
• Discounts on BC Transit passes, travel and accommodation, cell phones and plans, and more

Hybrid Work Model

This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for on-campus presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month.

Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.

We are seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.

The Senior Policy Analyst will lead the development, analysis, and implementation of policies and directives that guide the administration of pension plans. This role is central to advising pension boards, the corporate board, and executive leadership on legislative and policy matters, while also driving the creation of new policies and reviewing amendments to plan rules and corporate directives.

You’ll be responsible for presenting to pension boards of trustees and committees, identifying and analyzing emerging issues, designing research and project methodologies, and resolving complex cases involving plan members and employers. This is a high-impact role that demands deep policy expertise, excellent communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity.

Qualifications

Must have

Master's degree in a related field (pension administration, public administration, business administration, law, economics or social sciences) and two years of related experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field (pension administration, public administration, business administration, law, economics or social sciences) and five years of related experience

Related experience must include the following:

• Concisely and persuasively writing a wide range of documents/content such as briefing notes, issue papers, research papers, memos, and/or executive summaries.
• Presenting briefings and making recommendations to decision makers on complex problems.
• Planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Researching, analyzing and applying policy.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice to have:

• Experience in pension administration.
• Experience researching, analyzing, applying, and/or developing pension-specific policy.
• Experience providing legal, policy or governance advice to boards or committees.
• Experience presenting to executives, boards or other senior officials.
• Law degree and/or member in good standing of the Law Society of BC or eligible for membership.

We thank you for your interest in working with us. You will be informed of your status in this competition as soon as possible.