Governance Policy Analyst

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THE JOB: Governance Policy Analyst

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $80,066- $100,083

The Governance Policy Analyst plays a critical role in supporting governance initiatives and driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Board, the Representative Assembly, and committees at Doctors of BC. Reporting to the Director, Governance, this position is responsible for conducting in-depth research on governance best practices, preparing reports, proposals, and policies, and implementing training materials related to the organization’s governance structure. The role involves a strategic focus on governance analysis, ensuring that best practices are integrated into the Board of Directors, Representative Assembly, and various committees to promote continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.

The Governance Policy Analyst will contribute to enhancing governance by applying strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Effective communication  (written, oral, and visual) is vital to presenting information clearly to partners and interested parties. This role will require the ability to navigate complex governance issues with diplomacy, ensuring continuous learning and contributing to the organization’s ongoing growth in governance maturity.

This role emphasizes maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, helping to align the organization’s governance activities with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Governance Policy Analyst will work closely with team members and leadership to foster collaboration, build strong relationships, and ensure the successful execution of governance and similar projects. In addition, the Governance Policy Analyst will be a key player in promoting diversity and inclusion within the governance framework by researching and implementing inclusive policies and practices.

The Governance Policy Analyst will be instrumental in shaping and advancing the governance processes at Doctors of BC, ensuring a strategic, effective, and inclusive approach to decision-making.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Analytical Thinking (I):  

• Coordinates and conducts information gathering and reporting processes.  
• Reviews trends and compares to expectations.  
• Conducts research to define problems and prepares responses to anticipated questions.  
• Prioritizes multiple issues and opportunities.  
• Identifies relationships and linkages within several information sources. 
• Anticipates issues that are not readily apparent on the surface.  
• Identifies root causes and effects.  
• Defines priorities within performance objectives.  
• Reports and identifies areas that need guidance in order to resolve complex issues.  
• Anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions.  

 Building Relationships (I):  

• Establishes and maintains relationships and alliances.  
• Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information.  
• Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem solving  
• Partners with others to achieve expectations. 

 Communication for Results (A):  

• Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning.  
• Seeks a consensus with business partners.  
• Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments.  
• Brings conflict into the open empathetically.  
• Explains the context of multiple interrelated situations, asks searching, probing questions, and solicits expert advice prior to taking action and making recommendations.  

 Problem Solving (A):  

• Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles and probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions.  
• Proactively anticipates and prevents problems.  
• Devises, facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature. 
• Identifies potential consequences and risk levels.  
• Seeks support and buy-in for problem definition, methods of resolution, and accountability.  

 Thoroughness (A):  

• Identifies potential areas of conflicting priorities and vulnerability in achieving standards.  
• Reviews department’s progress against established goals, objectives, service level targets, and project milestones.  
• Maintains a proactive work review and approval process prior to assignment completion.  
• Solicits internal and external peer evaluation of performance and devises measures for improvement. 

Doctors of BC Team Member: Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A university degree in a related field, such as political or social sciences, business, law, or organizational governance, and/or recognized professional designation such as the Governance Professionals of Canada GPC.D or the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D, with at least five years of related experience.
• Direct experience working with or for elected and/or appointed governing bodies such as boards, committees, local government councils or similar. Experience with a variety of non-profit, for-profit, government and other governance bodies is preferred.
• Superior research and writing skills, and proven ability to develop clear and concise communications.
• An understanding of policy and strategic planning processes.
• Sound judgement in setting priorities and managing time, identifying issues and problem-solving while working towards deadlines.
• Adept at balancing major concurrent tasks and projects and working with internal and external parties in a coordinated manner.
• Organized, resourceful and efficient with an outstanding attention to detail, particularly in matters related to internal and external communications.

• Familiarity with BC’s Societies Act and non-profit governance standards is preferred.

• Knowledge of BC’s health care system and experience working with physicians would be considered an asset.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. 

We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.