Senior Policy Analyst

BC Pensions•Victoria, BC

7h•CA$91,039 - CA$103,840•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Policy Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pension plan governance. The Senior Policy Analyst will lead the development, analysis, and implementation of policies and directives that guide the administration of pension plans. This role is central to advising pension boards, the corporate board, and executive leadership on legislative and policy matters, while also driving the creation of new policies and reviewing amendments to plan rules and corporate directives. You’ll be responsible for presenting to pension boards of trustees and committees, identifying and analyzing emerging issues, designing research and project methodologies, and resolving complex cases involving plan members and employers. This is a high-impact role that demands deep policy expertise, excellent communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity. This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for on-campus presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month. Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.

Requirements

Seasoned and strategic policy expertise.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking.
Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity.
Minimum of 40% on-campus presence in Victoria, BC office per month.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pension plan governance.
Experience advising pension boards and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, analysis, and implementation of policies and directives that guide the administration of pension plans.
Advise pension boards, the corporate board, and executive leadership on legislative and policy matters.
Drive the creation of new policies and review amendments to plan rules and corporate directives.
Present to pension boards of trustees and committees.
Identify and analyze emerging issues.
Design research and project methodologies.
Resolve complex cases involving plan members and employers.
Prepare amendments to pension plan rules.
Correspond with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) on registration and compliance matters.
Negotiate, review, and draft portability agreements.
Prepare appeal reports.
Review external communications material.
Provide policy development advice and development services on a variety of benefit administration issues.
Lead the Plan Innovation Program for the corporation, supporting corporate-wide strategic priorities and delivering key compliance initiatives for the plan boards.