BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Planning, Reporting, and Projects branch is a collaborative and human-centered team dedicated to advancing reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples. You’ll join a well-established team of four policy professionals who work closely together and with other program areas to support the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Our work has a meaningful impact across government by helping ministries deliver commitments in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples, ensuring a consistent and systemic approach to reconciliation.

The Role
In this role, you will lead research, analysis, and projects that shape policy and guide decision-making to support the implementation of the UN Declaration and the Declaration Act. Your work will have a meaningful impact by helping the province advance true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through coordinated, transparent, and systemic approaches. This position involves collaboration with Indigenous partners and ministries across government, ensuring diverse voices and perspectives are included in building solutions that matter.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, law, business administration, public administration, Indigenous studies, social sciences or equivalent education, and one (1) year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
• Managing projects and/or project components.
• Working in coordination/collaboration with other teams to complete tasks.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Mitchell@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 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.

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.).

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.