Policy Analyst, BC Health Workday

 

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. 

 

The BC Health Workday Program is a provincial initiative with seven participating BC health organizations (FHA, IHA, ISLH, NHA, PHC, PHSA and VCHA). The program began in 2023 to implement a Human Capital Management System (HCMS) software solution as part of the BC Health Human Resources Strategy to transform HR services. Designed by Workday Canada, the new provincial platform will replace existing HR and payroll systems in the health organizations with a single, unified technical system that will standardize and modernize HR and payroll services. It is a significant transformation in BC and is vital to the sustainability of BC’s health system. 

 

Reporting to the Director, Transformation, the Policy Analyst is accountable for identifying and analyzing health systems issues, recommending policy changes, obtaining policy information from a variety of sources and consulting with a range of partners and subject matter experts to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies related to workforce strategies and human resources for the BCH Workday Program. Provides support to the BCH WD policy working group and health organization policy authors in response to emerging health system trends impacting the workforce. Leverages change management skills to enable leading practices, policy improvement and systems integration. Builds key partnerships with managers and directors throughout PHSA and colleagues in other health authorities across the Province.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Develops, implements and maintains BC WD workforce strategies and human resources policies, processes, education and evaluation processes.
• Researches healthcare industry policy leading practices throughout Canada and develops policy drafts and proposals for the Executive Leadership Team for approval.
• Undertakes policy development and associated projects involving the necessary partners to review current-state processes and policies, analyze, and synthesize information.
• Provides advice, guidance, and education regarding policy framework and processes to support the development of policy projects in alignment with the BCH WD purpose, HHR strategies and organizational objectives.
• Coaches policy owners and relevant partners with respect to policy process and development and prioritization of the work in order to build organizational capacity and expertise.
• Reviews existing workforce strategies and human resources policies throughout BC WD Program, and provides editorial and content recommendations in order to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Assists policy owners in the development and implementation of strategies for effectively communicating organizational policies across the health authority.
• Anticipates, identifies and analyzes emerging health system issues, policy requirements and trends, such as Ministry of Health communiques, legislation changes, reviews existing policies including making recommendations
• Maintains resources on various policy development and planning methodologies including current policy inventories. Provides support for the development and maintenance of a departmental policy inventory system.
• Liaises and meets with the PHSA Policy Office and other provincial tables to ensure consistency with policy frameworks and processes.
• Project manages in support of identified policy initiatives to achieve organizational objectives.
• Provides consultative guidance and support as a subject matter expert to organizational committees, planning, operational and implementation groups. 

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Policy/Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in public administration, planning, or program development in healthcare or social services.
• Exceptional business writing and editorial abilities.
• Strong technical abilities to create and manage complex document filing, indexing and retrieval systems.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to engage and manage partners in a respectful, tactful and effective manner.
• Effectively utilizes creativity to develop, implement and evaluate innovative policy and related materials, taking into consideration the impact on healthcare outcomes.
• Effectively acts as a change agent for the introduction and implementation of innovative and creative ideas, tools, templates and processes.
• Demonstrates effective negotiation/mediation skills and/or the application of effective conflict negotiation/resolution skills to build consensus among groups. 
• Exhibits excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities. 
• Workday implementation experience an asset

 

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Wage: $76,111.00 - $104,651.80
The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan.
Location: 1775 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC V5C6E3 (Hybrid)
Hours of Work: 08:30 to 16:30, Mon - Fri
Requisition #HCMS_E05839