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JOB PROFILE
Position # 00109779
TITLE: Senior Policy Analyst
MINISTRY:
Finance
SUPERVISOR TITLE:
CLASSIFICATION: Business Leadership
WORK UNIT: Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
Director, Gaming Policy and Communications
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00054774
PROGRAM
Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) regulates all gaming in B.C., ensures the integrity of gaming
industry companies, people and equipment and investigates allegations of wrongdoing. This includes
regulatory oversight of the B.C. Lottery Corporation (which conducts and manages lotteries, casinos,
community gaming centres and commercial bingo halls), programs and distributes gaming funds to community
organizations.
The Strategic Policy and Projects Division, GPEB, develops and maintains a rigorous and transparent policy and
regulatory environment for commercial and charitable gaming and horse racing in British Columbia, to help
ensure the industry is conducted and managed fairly with social responsibility and integrity.
JOB OVERVIEW
The senior policy analyst is responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of gaming
related policies and programs, regulations, standards and legislation. The range of issues and projects come
from the various lines of business in GPEB, including grants, licensing, registration, certification, audit,
investigation, horse racing and responsible gambling as well as working with the BC Lottery Corporation,
gaming industry leaders, non-profit community organizations, special interest groups, other ministries, the
federal government, crown agencies and local governments.
The branch operates in a matrix environment to facilitate the assignment of resources to projects as needed
and promote the coordination of activities on a branch-wide basis. The senior policy analyst manages a matrix
team of senior-level analysts, providing leadership and direction (setting unit goals and priorities). As part of
succession planning the position will supervise 1-2 staff, including assigning work, coaching, managing
performance, providing policy direction, and overseeing project management. The Senior Policy Analyst acts
on behalf of the Director, Gaming Policy and Communication as required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Review and analyze existing legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, reports, background
information and other materials of direct relevance to GPEB, recommend changes to improve program
effectiveness, and identify complex policy and program issues, alternatives, implications, solutions and
implementation strategies that address the recommendations;
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Conduct consultation with stakeholders in order to identify emerging issues, such as new forms of
gaming, internet gaming and first nations gaming, and to lead the development of options for
addressing these issues through policy, legislation, and standards;
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Develop changes to policy, standards, and legislation in response to government initiatives;
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Responsible for the development of initiatives that may result in significant budget impacts for the
Branch and the Ministry. The senior policy analyst is responsible for costing projects and initiatives,
identifying resources for projects, managing resources, managing contracts, and working with finance
staff to identifying budget impacts to the Branch;
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Advise the Assistant Deputy Minister, Executive Directors, Director, Gaming Policy and
Communications and senior management and operational staff on issues impacting policies, and
recommending appropriate solutions and strategies;
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Identify budget, personnel, logistic, equipment, technology, administrative resources and external
participants required to ensure the success of projects, and the tasks that must be carried out;
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Provide direction to Policy Analysts in the collection and analysis of relevant information;
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Coordinate the BC Lottery Corporation Board appointment process in consultation with the Lottery
Corporation and Board Resourcing and Development Office;
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Develop briefing materials respecting the disclosure of information and records requested under the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
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Build relationships with representatives from the major sectors of the commercial gaming, charitable
gaming and horse racing industry to accurately capture emerging issues and solicit input into policy
proposals;
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Represents the ministry on intra and inter-ministry working committees formed to develop strategic
policy concepts and supporting documentation; and
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Prepare the documentation required for legislation, policy, budget, and planning initiatives, including
requests for legislation, Cabinet submissions, Treasury Board submissions, service plans, budget
documents, briefing notes, issue papers, reports, and project document.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Assistant Deputy Minister
Director, Gaming Policy and Communications, Business Leadership
Senior Policy Analyst, permanent Business Leadership (Maternity Leave)
Senior Policy Analyst, temporary Business Leadership (Vacant)
Policy Analyst, AO N24
Policy Analyst, AO N24
Communication Officer, CO N21
FOI, Records, Correspondence Coordinator, CL R11
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Masters degree (preferred) or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as social sciences,
law, public administration or business administration. Candidates who bring a Masters degree in a
related capacity require a minimum of 3 years related experience in a public sector environment,
developing and analyzing policy, legislation and regulations. Candidates with an undergraduate degree
require a minimum of 4 years experience in a public sector environment, developing and analyzing
policy, legislation and regulations; and candidates who do not bring a relevant post-secondary degree
must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a public sector environment, developing and analyzing
policy, legislation and regulations.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which includes a
criminal records check, and a Criminal Records Review Act check, and an enhanced security screening
check as required by the Branch.
Related experience includes:
 Broad knowledge of government and ministry programs and statutory responsibilities.
 Knowledge of the process of policy and legislation development within the provincial government.
 Knowledge of government decision-making processes.
 Knowledge of project management and research techniques and methodology.
 Excellent policy research and inquiry skills, including the ability to review and critically analyze complex
policy issues/documents and the ability to identify and analyze the ramifications of proposed options
and responses.
 Ability to lead projects from conception to completion within a collaborative work environment.
 Excellent interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to restate complex ideas into plain
language, and the ability to facilitate constructive discussion.
 Strong writing skills with attention to detail and strong presentations skills with experience conducting
briefings to senior management.
 Must be flexible, adaptable and demonstrate the ability to work independently to manage a diverse
and rapidly evolving workload.
 Strong organizational and problem solving skills are required.
 Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and organizational skills.
 Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
 Ability to work effectively as either a team member or leader.
 Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in a responsible and tactful manner at all
times.
 Ability to work cooperatively with staff at all levels to achieve common goals.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components
and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and
compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, and determine cause-and-effect relationships
("if...then…") to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or
accuracy of all information.
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Relationship Building is working to build or maintain ethical relationships or networks or contacts with
people who are, or may be, potentially helpful in achieving work-related goals and establishing
advantages. These people may include customers, clients, counterparts, colleagues, etc.
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Planning, Organizing, Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization’s mandate.
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Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups
and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability
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to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
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Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the
public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government
organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and
meeting the needs of the customer/client.
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Improving Operations is the ability and motivation to apply one’s knowledge and past experience for
improving upon current modes of operation within the Ministry. This behaviour ranges from adapting
widely used approaches to developing entirely new value-added solutions.
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Problem Solving/Judgement is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information,
identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
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