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ABOUT THE POSITION

SkilledTradesBC is currently seeking one (1) Senior Policy Analyst to join our Strategy & Performance team.

The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for independently initiating, organizing, and managing organizational policy development and implementation. This includes managing projects and facilitating the work of key stakeholders in researching, scoping, drafting, and editing internal and external policy documents and initiatives. This role is also responsible for reviewing existing policies and recommending policy solutions for policy improvements, including the identification and collection of future policy needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy Development & Implementation: Plan, develop and implement highly complex external and internal policies and procedures on a diverse range of subjects

- Support the implementation and delivery of SkilledTradesBC’s internal policy framework
- Plan, lead, and manage policy projects and initiatives in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
- Identify, develop, and guide the implementation of SkilledTradesBC’s internal and external policies
- Organize and manage the collection of policy needs from internal and external stakeholders, including identifying and reporting policy and procedural issues as appropriate
- Support the implementation of an internal and external policy catalog and publicly publish external policies, as required
- Conduct regular reviews of existing SkilledTradesBC policies, and make recommendations for updates and revisions to policies or operations as required
- Support Policy Team members in reviewing, editing, and drafting internal and external policies
- Develop and prepare technical briefing, presentation, and reporting materials to support decision-making by SkilledTradesBC’s executive team and Board
- Attend and present briefings and reports to SkilledTradesBC’s executive team and Board




- Conduct public policy research and analysis, and develop briefings and reports to support SkilledTradesBC’s decision-making

Stakeholder Relations & Engagement: Work with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of policy

- Facilitate and lead working groups involving external stakeholders, SkilledTradesBC’s senior leadership and executive teams, operational and administrative staff to assess and development policy
- Prepare committee agendas, meeting packages, presentations; brief on potential policy decisions, scopes, and record outcomes
- Organize and support external consultations with a variety of audiences to inform SkilledTradesBC’s policy

Research & Evaluation: Conduct varying levels of research and evaluation to support SkilledTradesBC’s policy and research functions

- Conduct policy research and analysis, and develop briefings and reports to support SkilledTradesBC’s decision-making
- Conduct and report on the evaluation of policy, research, and operational initiatives
- Attend and support policy and research-related committees and stakeholder groups, including representing SkilledTradesBC when necessary

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- A post-secondary education in policy development and research, public administration, business administration, editing, or another related field or extensive experience in developing, implementing policy
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Post-secondary degree in related field or extensive experience in developing and implementing policy
- 3+ years’ experience in policy development or related field is required for this role
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to manage collaborative policy projects with minimal supervision




- Experience in analyzing various types of information and identifying operational direction
- Policy development and implementation
- Experience working for a public sector agency or government organization is an asset
- Knowledge of BC’s trades training and apprenticeship system is an asset

COMPENSATION Salary Band D: $72,898 - $98,628

SkilledTradesBC offers a highly competitive benefits package and perks which include:

- Hybrid work schedule, floater days, and a 37.50-hour work week,
- Eligible for pension contributions,
- Lifestyle Spending Account, in office gym,
- Extensive Extended Health and Dental Plans that are 100% employer paid.

SkilledTradesBC has partnered with Altis Recruitment to support our pre-screening process. As part of this process, you may be contacted by an Altis Recruitment representative. Posting Closing Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

WHO WE ARE

SkilledTradesBC is a crown agency that is responsible for leading and coordinating the skilled trades training and credentialing system for the province. SkilledTradesBC provides strategic leadership, policy support and customer services to help apprentices, employers and industry.

SkilledTradesBC sets program standards, maintains credential records and issues the highly regarded Interprovincial Red Seal and B.C. Certificate of Qualifications (C of Q) credentials.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you! Submit your cover letter and resume by the closing date.

At SkilledTradesBC, we are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure that everyone can be their best, authentic self at work. We strive to remove barriers that affect marginalized communities in our recruitment processes. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Due to the high number of applications the SkilledTradesBC receives, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

SkilledTradesBC currently operates in a hybrid work environment which encompasses working remotely and in-office.

📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Richmond)
🏢 SkilledTradesBC
📍 Richmond