Policy Analyst - North Vancouver, Canada - Capilano University

Capilano University
Capilano University
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North Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

  • S181125P
    Position Title
  • Policy Analyst
    Position Number
  • E99948
    Employee Group
  • Exempt (nonunion support staff)
    Position Status
  • Regular Full-Time
    Start Date

End Date (if applicable)

Department

  • Corporate Services
    Additional Notes

Location

  • North Vancouver
    Working with us
  • At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a highperforming team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC's Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.
  • Do you share our passion and purpose?
    What you'll do
  • Effective research, communication, facilitation, and technical writing skills are particularly important in this position. The incumbent is a member of the Corporate Services department and reports to the Director, Risk Management.
  • Responds to queries from members of the University community with respect to the University's policy management process and practices.
  • Liaises with policy owners and administrators, legal counsel, and others to respond to inquiries or to communicate relevant policyrelated information.
  • Undertakes research into policies and practices at other post
- secondary institutions.

  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant federal and provincial laws.
  • Collaborates with policy writers on the development of new or revised policy documents. Writes, edits, or rewrites text to ensure compliance with university policy related standards and to improve texts for clarity and consistency.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the University's policies and procedures, tracking policy status, updating the policy master list and producing associated reports as requested.
  • Assists policy proponents, administrators, and officers in gathering, reviewing and taking action on policy feedback, particularly relating to new or revised policy requirements.
  • Supports policyrelated training, workshops and other activities to raise awareness of the policy development process and encourage the development of consistent policy development and implementation.
  • Supports policy working groups and other policy consultation exercises as requested.
  • Contributes as an integral member of the University's policy review teams providing administrative support to chairs as requested and related expertise to review teams.
  • Assists with conducting policy related compliance monitoring, tracking policy creation, revision and approval schedules and associated activities.
  • Creates guidance, templates and other documents that support the policy process
  • Manages the internal facing policy office website and provides regular policy related communication to the university community.
  • Manages publication of policy related documents on the university's external facing website. Maintains the official archive of expired policy documents.
  • Manages multiple projects and timelines, works independently on own tasks and encourages others to act as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Undertakes special projects as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Solid knowledge of policy development, revision, and management practices within the context of a postsecondary institution.
  • Solid project management skills with ability to manage projects across multiple functions and stakeholders.
  • Advanced organization skills with ability to establish schedules and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and managers.
  • Detail oriented with ability to pay close attention to detail and accurately edit written documentation.
  • Solid problemsolving skills with ability to assess complex situations and exercise sound, independent judgement to resolve.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver a customer service focused facilitative approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to write a range of documents/content concisely and persuasively.
  • Ability to prepare and execute effective presentations and training to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain administrative procedures.
  • Ability to take initiative, while contributing as a team member.
  • Ability to establish, foster, and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar.

Required Training and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, English, Social Sciences, or a related discipline such as technical writing or editing; A degree in law is an asset.
  • Two (2) recent years of related experience, including policy res
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