JOB PROFILE
POSITION # 00091956
TITLE: PROGRAM ANALYST, PRODUCTION INSURANCE
CLASSIFICATION: LICENSED SCIENCE
OFFICER 2 - AGROLOGIST
JOB OVERVIEW
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The Program Analyst uses his/her strong quantitative skills and knowledge of agricultural crops to
provide statistical and analytical support for the effective operation of the Production Insurance
program.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Provides statistical and analytical support for the development and implementation of methodologies
within the Production Insurance program for setting premium rates, insurable values and probable
yields.
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Provides statistical and analytical support for meeting the terms of risk management program
agreements with the federal government through the preparation of statistical analysis and reports.
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Develops and implements standards, methods and techniques for the acquisition, analysis and
interpretation of data.
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Reviews and analyses existing and proposed programs and policies for the Business Risk Management
branch, and evaluates and interprets economic and statistical data to determine impacts on the
agriculture sector.
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Conducts research and evaluation projects and coordinates field studies, analyzes findings and
recommends changes or new approaches to the program.
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Negotiates and manages contracts for major projects (e.g., research studies).
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Reviews legislation, regulations, and policies of other jurisdictions for possible application in British
Columbia.
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Writes issue papers, decision papers, briefing notes and position papers related to the program.
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Designs and recommends new or enhanced programs in response to changing direction, technology or
sector needs.
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Provides input into development of policies, procedures and best practices for the program.
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Respond to inquiries from the agriculture sector and external agencies regarding the Production
Insurance program.
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Perform other related duties.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICIATION and EXPERIENCE.
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Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business or Economics plus, 2 to 3 years of progressive work
experience related to agricultural crops common to British Columbia.
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Alternative to a degree, an equivalent education that meets Professional Agrologist registration
eligibility plus, 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience related to agricultural crops common to
British Columbia may be considered.
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Registered as a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, or
immediately eligible for professional registration upon employment with the Ministry. Consideration
may be given to applicants who are registered or, immediately eligible for registration, as an Articling
Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists in which case the position will be
implemented at a lower classification.
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Preference may be given to applicants with 2 years of experience working with statistics, data analysis
and data interpretation, using statistical software applications.
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Experience writing reports and issue or position papers.
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Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence, or immediately able to attain one
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
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Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
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Working knowledge of database applications and report creation.
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Moderate to advanced EXCEL user skills to conduct analysis and manipulate data.
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Working knowledge of agricultural crops common to BC.
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Basic knowledge of contract management principles and practices.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Teamwork and Cooperation 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 to
understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
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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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Problem Solving and Judgement is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information,
identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
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Information Seeking is driven by a desire to know more about things, people or issues. It implies going
beyond the questions that are routine or required in the job. It may include "digging" or pressing for
exact information; resolution of discrepancies by asking a series of questions; or less-focused
environmental "scanning" for potential opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be of
future use.
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Planning, Organizing and 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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Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s
own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation);
challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done
(continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation
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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.
For more information about behavioural interviews, competency definitions, and to watch interview videos
please visit: Competencies and the BC Public Service
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