If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!
Status/Term: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer R27 / Starts at $88130.7 annually
Team: Policy & Government Relations
Location: Any CLBC office (Hybrid - after passing a 6-month probation)
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.
At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. For accommodation needs, please contact [email protected] at any stage of the hiring process.
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About the opportunity:
As a Policy & Practice Analyst at CLBC, you will be supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, programs, standards, and practices that promote quality service delivery to individuals and families supported by CLBC. You will be conducting analysis, developing resources and guidance, and supporting policy-related learning to promote consistent practice and advance organizational priorities and best practices.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Manager, Policy & Government Relations on policy and practice development, implementation, and emerging issues and trends
- Supporting the ongoing review and improvement of CLBC's service delivery model and related policy and practice approaches
- Reviewing existing policies and practices in response to new developments and identifies where updates or adaptations may be required.
- Developing and updating standards, forms, agreements, processes, practice guides, and other resources that support the consistent interpretation and application of policy
- Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with CLBC managers and staff and appropriate counterparts in other government organizations.
The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze and synthesize diverse information and data and identify relevant implications, opportunities, and considerations. They will also have strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy and practice information clearly and concisely
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Human Services, or related field and a minimum of 2 years' direct experience in social service delivery, preferably within the community living sector, or a combination of transferable skills, knowledge, lived experience, and comparable qualifications for consideration.
- Direct experience with individualized funding and/or individualized service delivery approaches.
- Direct experience with community-based supports and services and how they respond to the needs of individuals and families.
- Experience with individualized community living options (e.g., Home Sharing and Community Inclusion), individualized funding, and community-based supports and services is an asset.
- Direct experience with or knowledge of social policy development is an asset.
- Experience in a public sector organization is an asset.
Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:
- Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
- A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
- Generous vacation plus additional personal days Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
- Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
- Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
- Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!
Additional Info:
- Occasional travel with overnight stay within the province may be required.
- Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.
- An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.
Closing date: October 2, 2026
If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.