BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
You will join the Mountain Resorts Branch within the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport where you work to support the sustainable development of all-seasons resorts across British Columbia. Guided by the BC Resort Strategy and the All-Season Resort Policy, the Branch works to set strategic direction, lead land use and forestry decisions, environmental assessments, and business case assessments related to new and existing resort development. The Branch works with many partners across government and leads engagement and consultation with First Nations, local governments, stakeholders and the public related to all-seasons resorts.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Major Projects, you will provide expert advice on policy, business development, and strategic issues impacting the resort sector and ski industry throughout the province. You will lead and contribute to complex policy analysis, business improvement and research initiatives, working collaboratively across the Branch and government to identify gaps, develop options, and recommend solutions that support the Branch’s mandate and provincial priorities. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, public administration, social or natural resource field and three (3) years of related experience; OR 
• A degree in an unrelated field and five (5) years of related experience; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered. 

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience in the development of new or amended legislation, regulation, and/or strategic or operational policy in the public interest.
• Experience conducting provincial research, financial/economic analysis, business analysis or program evaluation with new or existing data.  
• Experience in planning and managing complex projects/assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.
• Experience working with a ministry mandate, service plan, legislation, programs, and/or initiatives.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience working in natural resource management, the resort sector, outdoor recreation, and/or the tourism industry.
• Experience in analysis of business processes and developing recommendations and options for business improvement initiatives. 
• Experience managing project teams, and working effectively with others within the context of networks and collaborative initiatives

For questions regarding this position, please contact Krista.Morten@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (January 29): Posting closing date extended to February 9, 2026.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to a couple days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on 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.

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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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.