BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Policy and Competitiveness team is a small but experienced group of policy professionals and economists (5 full-time staff) who lead strategic legislative and policy work to support mineral exploration and mine development in B.C. We’re committed to advancing reconciliation and building strong, respectful partnerships between First Nations, government, and industry to grow the province’s mining and critical minerals sector. As an established and collaborative team, we value diverse perspectives, share knowledge openly, and are passionate about creating inclusive, sustainable economic opportunities for all communities.

The Role
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you’ll lead important work shaping policies and legislation that support mineral exploration, mining, Indigenous partnerships, environmental stewardship, and economic development in B.C. Your work will help create jobs, grow the economy, and support reconciliation by advancing inclusive and sustainable development in the critical minerals sector—a key area of global interest where B.C. is leading the way. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact while working on high-profile issues that matter to communities across the province.

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Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in Public Administration, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year related experience; OR,
• A Degree in Public Administration, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years related experience; OR,
• A Diploma in Public Administration, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include but is not limited to the following:

• Experience leading the development or analysis of federal, provincial, or local government legislation, regulation and policy.
• Experience providing advice and recommendations on legislation, regulation, policy and programs through policy papers and briefing material.
• Experience in leading and/or supporting engagement with partners and/or other governments. Preferably including collaboration with Indigenous peoples.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Direct experience working with the Mines Act, the Mineral Tenure Act, and/ or the Coal Act.
• Experience developing industrial climate policy.
• Experience leading and/or supporting legislative reform initiatives.
• Experience with BC’s reconciliation initiatives, including engagement and collaboration with First Nations, Indigenous peoples, and/or Indigenous leadership organizations.
• Who self-identify as Indigenous.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Julie.Hutchins@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until December 31, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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