BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Clean Transportation and Programs branch is well established in the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and is responsible for the planning and delivery of programs that support air policy, active transportation as well as climate action. This includes programs and policies that increase the safety and accessibility of many forms of transportation – active (cycling and pedestrian), aviation, and emission reduction in the marine, road, and trucking sectors. The Programs area includes 13 team members, with 6 of the positions reporting to the Manager, Grant Programs, Air and Rail Policy and 4 positions reporting through the Manager, Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program, and both Managers reporting to the Director of Programs.

The Role
The Manager, Grant Programs, Air and Rail Policy supports Ministry activities related to grant programs and air and rail policy. This is critical to supporting the branch's responsibilities in terms of planning and delivery of programs supporting air policy, railways safety and grant administration. The position is responsible for ensuring statutory requirements under the BC Railway Safety Act, as well as administration, reporting and oversight of grant programs, program guides and documentation, application process, and hiring and training staff. The position is also responsible for providing strategic support for maintaining air policy, including ongoing operations, engaging stakeholders, announcing program updates, managing intake and review and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, law, public administration, economics or related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of *related experience; OR
• Diploma or higher in business, law, public administration, economics or related discipline and five (5) years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered [i.e., seven (7) years of *related experience].

*Related experience includes any of the following:

• Experience developing (or contributing to the development of) public policy including research, analysis and evaluation of related issues, and developing recommendations to senior government decision-makers (i.e. Treasury Board, Cabinet and other related submissions).
• Experience developing and managing significant projects or programs. 
• Experience conducting consultations with government and external stakeholders.
• Experience concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Elmas.Atabay@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application.  The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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