Senior Policy Analyst (Temporary 12-month, Full time) SkilledTradesBC Strategy &

- Performance, 800 – 8100 Granville Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:59 a.m.

Join SkilledTradesBC and be part of a highly engaged organization that is named one of BC’s Top Employers and certified Great Place to Work!

ABOUT THE POSITION SkilledTradesBC is currently seeking one (1) Senior Policy Analyst for a temporary 12-month, full-time contract to join our Strategy &

- Performance team.

The Senior Policy Analyst independently initiates, organizes, and manage organizational policy development and implementation. This includes leading projects and facilitating stakeholders in researching, scoping, drafting, and editing internal and external policy documents and initiatives. This role also reviews existing policies and recommends improvements, including identifying and collecting future policy needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy Development &

- Implementation: Support the implementationandmaintenanceofSkilledTradesBC’sinternal policy framework
- Supportthe planning ofpolicy projects and initiatives in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
- Organize and manage the collection of policy needs from internal and external stakeholders, includingidentifyingand reporting policy and procedural issuesas appropriate
- Support the implementation of an internal and external policy catalog and publicly publish external policies, asrequired
- Conduct regular reviews of existingSkilledTradesBCpolicies, and make recommendations for updates and revisions to policies or operations asrequired
- Support Policy Team members in reviewing, editing, and drafting internal and external policies
- Collaborate inthe development oftechnicalbriefing, presentation,and reporting materials
- Attend and presentbriefings and reports toSkilledTradesBC’sexecutive teamand Board, in absence of Manager, Policy
- Conduct public policy research andanalysis,anddevelopbriefings and reports to supportSkilledTradesBC’sdecision-making

Stakeholder Relations &

- Engagement: Facilitate and lead working groups involvingmultiple stakeholders,SkilledTradesBC’ssenior leadership, operational and administrative staff to assess and develop policy.

Prepare committee agendas, meeting packages, presentations; brief on potential policy decisions, scopes,and record outcomes





Organize and supportexternal consultations with variety of audiences to informSkilledTradesBC’spolicy

Research &

- Evaluation: Conduct policy research and analysis, and develop briefings and reports to supportSkilledTradesBC’sdecision-making

Conduct and report on the evaluation of policy, research, and operational initiatives

Attend and support policy and research-related committees and stakeholder groups, includingrepresentingSkilledTradesBCwhen necessary

Review Officer Support: Provide administrative and case management support to the SkilledTradesBC Review Officer function, including tracking, organizing, and maintaining review files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.

Assist in the preparation of review materials, including briefing notes, decision packages, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with applicable legislation and policy.

Conduct research and analysis to support review decisions, including reviewing precedents, legislation, and internal policies to ensure consistency and defensibility of outcomes.

Support monitoring and reporting on review activities and trends, including identifying recurring issues or risks and providing recommendations to inform policy and process improvements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required

Post-secondary degree in policy development and research, public administration, business administration, or related field is preferred

3+years of experience in a related field of work, and combination of post-secondary education and experience in policy development or a related field

Strong businessacumen

Ability to managecollaborative policyprojects with minimal supervision

Policy Development

Experiencein preparing andwriting policy or other technical documents designed for internal and external use

Experience in researching and analyzing potential policy solutions and articulating recommendations to key stakeholders

Ability to analyzevarious typesof information andidentifytactics and outcomes toinform strategicand operational directions





Ability toassess operational gaps and develop policy solutions

Experience supporting or leading corporate policy development and managementis an asset

Interpersonal, Leadership, and Communications

Ability to communicate effectively,in writing andverballywithtact and diplomacy

Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with external/internal stakeholders at all levels of an organization

Experience leading and/orfacilitatingcollaborative groups of internal/external stakeholders

Ability to manage diverging ideas, complex issues, and negotiate/articulate resolution to external/internal audiences

Ability toorganize,present,and ensure understanding ofhighlycomplex, technical, and sensitive information

Experience with formal group facilitation and relationship management is an asset

Experienceworkingwith seniormanagers,executives,and other senior professionals is an asset

Assets

Knowledge of or experience in BC’s trades training and apprenticeship system is an asset

Experience working for a public sectoragency/government is an asset

Experience with project management and/or technical writing and editing 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, flex days, and a 37.50-hour work week,

Eligible for pension contributions,

Lifestyle Spending Account, on-site 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: Friday, August 21, 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.

JOB FAMILY

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📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Temporary 12-month, Full-Time) (Richmond)
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