Policy Analyst Ii - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority
First Nations Health Authority
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

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FNHA Overview:


About us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.


The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

In this role, you will be a part of transforming the health and well-being of First Nations and reducing the gaps in health care outcomes.


Title:
Policy Analyst II


Contract:
Permanent


Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm


Location:
Alberni St, Vancouver, BC (Hybrid - 2 days in the office).


About the role

As the Policy Analyst II, you will undertake strategy, policy, evaluation, and research functions for all Health Benefit areas, Pharmacy, Dental, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Vision, Crisis Mental Health, and Medical Transportation.

This includes the development of reports, presentations, implementation plans and publications.

In this role, you will develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, First Nations communities, health service partners and with federal, provincial and external health system partners and stakeholders.

This role works closely with internal and external groups, FNHA teams and community leadership to develop and deliver presentations and training material to further health literacy within First Nations communities.


About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • University Degree in a related field such as health policy, public policy, health systems management, political or social science with at least
  • 6 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Recent, relevant and significant experience in research, analysis, policy development and report preparation related to the Health or Social services sector
  • Experience working with First Nations leadership and communities and First Nations health programs and services
  • Experience in policy development and analysis (ideally in the health sector or with First Nations issues and priorities)
  • Experience in research, writing, and report development; in community engagement or consultative processes; with issues management and deescalation; and with group facilitation
  • Ability to draw pertinent points and succinctly capture complex issues while managing group dynamics
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of health benefits as it relates to First Nations and of BC First Nations communities, their health governance model and issues facing them relative to health and wellness
  • Ability to conduct research and analysis, including clearly identifying and defining policy issues, providing analysis to a high professional standard, and designing and evaluating policy options from a First Nations viewpoint
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including public speaking, and note taking skills
  • Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understood and audience appropriate briefing notes, reports and presentations
  • Ability to utilize, proficiently, the Microsoft Office suite
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.


Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:

  • Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
  • 3 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People's Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
  • And more


The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.


As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.


How to apply

Closing date:
July 31st, 2023 at 23:59
Interviews will be held on August 14th, 16th and 17th

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