Manager, Policy - #452679

Position Summary

MANAGER, POLICY

Job ID: 6340

SHORT-TERM (APRX 1 YEAR)/FULL-TIME

Location: BURNABY, BC

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

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• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
  
  

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.
  
  

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

MANAGER, POLICY:

($113,698 - $133,762 Annually)

Position Summary

Reporting to the AVP, Operations Business Management, the Manager, Policy is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the policy team to ensure that BC Housing’s policies are developed and implemented in alignment with the Commission’s strategic priorities. He/she/they is in charge of developing and implementing BC Housing’s Policy Framework and ensuring that best practices in policy development, implementation, and review are applied across the Commission. The position works collaboratively with key business areas to identify policy gaps and ensure that policies are in place for sufficient risk mitigation, approval authority, and controls across the Commission.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, planning, or other relevant fields.
• Considerable senior-level experience in public policy development, research, analysis, and implementation.
• Considerable experience in project management and leading a team.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and best practices in policy development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong public presentation skills.
• Ability to apply the related principles and practices to the development, implementation, and review of policies across the Commission.
• Ability to learn and understand relevant legislation and regulations that impact BC Housing’s key policy areas.
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s mandate, housing programs and services.
• Ability to identify and develop opportunities for mitigating risk and achieving efficiencies.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with internal and external stakeholders, including other areas of government, executives, senior management, and other stakeholders in order to achieve objectives.
• Ability to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
  
  

Please note that this excluded management position is a new position created by the employer. This created position is subject to the provisions of article 3.2 of the BCGEU Administrative/Clerical Division collective agreement. This article requires the employer and the BCGEU to reach a mutual agreement as to the exclusion status of the position which is currently outstanding. The permanent excluded status of this position remains outstanding and may be established as a BCGEU position. Pay, benefits, and terms of conditions of employment may be affected by this change.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

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