Policy & Practice Analyst

*Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.* *We thank all applicants in advance but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.* **PURPOSE:** Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Housing, the Policy and Practice Analyst will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, programs, standards, and practices that promote quality service delivery to tenants and citizens on behalf of the Sustainable Housing Department. The Policy and Practice Analyst will conduct analysis, develop resources and guidance, and support policy-related issues to reduce departmental and organizational liability, promote consistent practice and advance department priorities, and best practices. This is a full-time permanent position that works in office with minimal local travel required. **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:** Cowichan Tribes offers excellent health and dental benefits and pension plan, with benefits eligibility beginning after one month of employment and pension plan eligibility after three months. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Depending on experience, the position starts at **$49.43-$52.41 per hour ($89,966.06 - $95,378.42 annually).** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Policy and Practice Analysis** •Develop recommendations for changes and updates on current Housing Policy •Collaborate with the Departments, Director, Associate Director, and Managers to support the ongoing review and improvements to the Housing Policy and service delivery requirements and processes based on the policy •Develop and update standards, forms, agreements, processes, practice guidelines, and other resources that support the consistent interpretation and application of the Housing Policy •Review existing policies and practices in response to new developments and identify where updates and adaptations may be required •Research best practices in design, practice, and policy to inform recommendations; •Maintain regular consultation with the Sustainable Housing team to ensure accuracy and feasibility of policies; •Liaise with other departments as needed to support implementations and best practices Policy Writing •Revise existing policies and draft new amendments for the existing policy •Identify gaps or inconsistencies, address identified issues, ensure legal defensibility and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic plan •Providing tracked changes to existing policy, outlining changes and additions for presentation to the Housing Committee, if requested; provide summary of research finding, and justifications for changes to inform decision-making if necessary; •Ensure clarity of policies and properly frame areas of inflexibility or compliance; Communication: •Edit and design the Housing Policy information documents •Develop communications materials related to policy and laws, including coordinating community informatio