Job Opportunity: Senior Policy and Legislation Analyst

Job Opportunity: Senior Policy and Legislation Analyst

The College is currently recruiting for a Senior Policy and Legislation Analyst.

About the Role

Based in Vancouver, the College is seeking to hire a broadly experienced policy analyst with a regulatory and/or public policy development background to take on the temporary position of Senior Policy and Legislation Analyst for approximately 16 months (until December 2024). Reporting to the Director of Policy and Legislation, the successful candidate has exceptional analytical skills and demonstrated proficiency in researching, summarizing and presenting complex information in various formats, as well as demonstrated abilities to learn rapidly and to balance collaborative work with independently performed tasks. This individual will provide guidance to the team and when required, to College management, staff and relevant partners on pharmacy policy, regulation, and standards. The ideal candidate will be wellversed in the structures and processes by which policy and legislation is developed and implemented in the public sector and will be knowledgeable about the provincial health care system and provincial and/or federal legislation relevant to health care generally and to the regulation of pharmacy in particular This position will work in a rapidly evolving policy and regulatory environment and the successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running

Our Values

Accountability
We value the importance of our work and take responsibility for our decision, words and actions.

Integrity
We act ethically, honestly and in good faith.

Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
We help to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have access to a culturally safe healthcare system, free from Indigenous-specific racism.

Respect
We value the feelings, culture and preferences of others and recognize that they are as important as our own.

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

The College is committed to helping our health system become culturally safe and free from Indigenous-specific racism. As recognized in our updated Strategic Plan and the In Plain Sight report, and acknowledged as a gap in our staff complement at the College, we are very interested in recruiting Indigenous individuals and encourage their applications.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The College seeks to attract, retain, and develop a qualified, capable, and diverse workforce that that is reflective of all our communities. We are committed to employment equity by ensuring all human resource practices comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Code, address unintentional bias and are impartial, fair and honest. The College also fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion learning and training are offered; cultural and social awareness are provided; and religious observances are acknowledged.

How to Apply

The College offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities to take part in the selection process. Please let us know if an accommodation is required when you are contacted about an interview and/or assessment. All information in relation to accommodation is kept confidential.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. References, education and professional credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for all final candidates.

Application deadline: September 15, 2023

*Please note that applications will not be kept on file and only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.