Senior Policy Advisor

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Position Highlights

We have an interesting opportunity for a public policy professional to join our Driver Licensing Policy, Standards and Governance team. As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will be accountable for identifying the need for policy, regulatory and legislative changes consistent with corporate and government strategic goals. The successful candidate will also act as Policy lead for medium to large-scale driver licensing projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders, including corporate departments, government and ministerial officials, law enforcement agencies, industry representatives, public organizations and other jurisdictions;
• Designing, developing and evaluating provincial driver licensing policy, programs and projects;
• Leading policy development and review projects to investigate, analyze and recommend solutions to highly complex and strategic policy matters relating to major changes to legislation, regulations and corporate policy direction;
• Providing advice on all aspects of policy and programs as they relate to driver licensing;
• Identifying emerging trends, research, issues and best practices in the areas of road safety and driver licensing, and recommending legislative, regulatory and policy changes;
• Preparing a variety of briefing materials and decision documents for senior management, government and ministerial officials;
• Providing advice and guidance to other members of the policy team.

Position Requirements

Candidates should be able to demonstrate three (3) or more years’ experience in public policy development and administration, including work on increasingly complex files and projects.  Candidates should also have experience in project management, strategic planning and prioritization, government decision-making, legislative and regulatory development, and relationship management.  Experience with ICBC Driver Licensing, British Columbia’s legislative and regulatory processes, administrative justice, and road safety is preferred.

Candidates must be comfortable showing significant initiative to research, review and analyze complex issues and must have the interpersonal skills and work ethic necessary to build trust with colleagues and partners.  Significant analysis, consultation and collaborative problem solving skills are essential for this position. 

Candidates should possess, at minimum, an undergraduate degree.  A Master’s in Public Administration or a similar discipline is preferred.

About us: 

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.

Work arrangements defined: 

• Resident – you will work at your primary in-office headquarters on all scheduled work days.
• Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. 
• Hybrid 10 – you will work a minimum of 10 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically one week in/one week out or up to 3 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. 
• Mobile – you will work a significant amount of time in the field, in addition to working from an office and optionally working remotely within British Columbia. 

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