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Senior Policy Advisor
Annual Salary Range
$56,000 – $65,000
Influencing and creating environmental policies, legislation and intergovernmental agreements can be very rewarding work. Senior Policy Advisors are responsible for developing, evaluating and recommending direction for ministry, division or branch policies of a strategic or operational nature; can lead or have the coordinating role in the development of legislation or regulations as needed to implement policy; and may also be called on to act as ministry “diplomats”, planning and conducting intergovernmental relations activities and inter-agency projects and consultations. A significant part of the Senior Policy Advisor role, as the title suggests, is to conduct independent policy analysis, requiring the exercise of good judgement and taking wide-ranging factors into account, as well as research and analytical skills. Senior Policy Advisors are “problem finders”, anticipating potential problems that may come up in relation to the files they work on, and taking the initiative to plan for and address those issues and/or bring them to the attention of senior managers. The work can vary depending on priorities, skill sets and personal interests.
To be considered for a Senior Policy Advisor position you generally must possess either a Masters or Bachelors Degree with relevant experience in one of the following: Public or Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Land Use Planning or Natural Resource Management, Law, Resource Economics, Geography, or a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. We are looking to hire bright individuals with experience in project management, such as leading or coordinating the activities of multi-disciplinary teams; and strong personal organization skills for managing a workload involving multiple projects and assignments.
From Our Staff...
Dorothy York, Sr. Policy Advisor,
Policy and Legislation Branch Strategic Policy Division, Victoria, B.C.
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the past 12 years I have been engaged in the development of public policy in various sectors of government. Being a policy analyst is not a role I planned for but fell into from my natural propensity to analyze issues. What really excites me about the work is that the subject matter concerns the lives and well-being of the public. This direct connection between policy making and the public is particularly strong in the Ministry of Environment. I can honestly say that the policies we develop in this Ministry directly affect every individual living in British Columbia and contribute globally.
As a policy analyst I have been exposed to a vast array of issues. There is often no appropriate precedent to address the complex policy issues that arise and the interpretation of policies is often in conflict due to the very divergent interests of the stakeholders. Throughout my career, I have worked alone on projects, in teams and in loose networks that cut across ministries and organizations. I thrive on the challenges and changes inherent in the work. I was first hired by this Ministry to negotiate with other ministries, environmental interest groups and First Nations respecting sound environmental management of BC’s natural resources. When this function devolved to the program areas, I was asked to provide analysis and support to the Ministry Executive at the corporate level in a generalist capacity. I currently manage the Order In Council process and support the Structured Decision Making initiative. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of my job is both the demand and opportunity for continuous learning. I would be hard pressed to find another occupation that so clearly aligns with my personal values.
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