BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores. 

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAS) plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Policy & Legislation, Corporate Operations and Corporate Services the OCAO is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each division across the LDB.

The OCAO is comprised of approximately 140 staff. What brings the OCAO together as a team is the ability to work together to support government, as well as the operational areas of the business and other support areas (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

The Policy & Legislation team is responsible for liquor and cannabis policy and legislation in British Columbia in a complex, politically sensitive and high-profile environment with large financial implications for government revenue in the range of over $100 million annually; implications for Indigenous partners, industry, local governments, and the public; implications on trade, jobs and the economy; and implications for public health.

The team's key responsibilities include policy and economic analysis; policy engagement; the preparation of ministerial briefing materials, as well as Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions; and leading legislative and regulatory amendments.

About this role:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Policy & Legislation, the Senior Manager, Policy & Legislation develops and implements a wide range of liquor and cannabis related policies, regulations and legislation. Each Senior Manager, Policy & Legislation, in conjunction with the team they lead, is responsible for a number of large-scale policy projects.

The Senior Managers oversee teams of Senior Policy Analysts responsible for leading liquor and cannabis policy development and implementation; participating in Federal/Provincial/Territorial working groups; and providing support to executive level working groups (internal and external). This role is responsible for providing research, analysis, advice and recommendations on key issues and policies affecting the Branch’s business and regulatory operations and its relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, Ministry of Environment and Parks, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth, and other provincial liquor and cannabis boards.

Successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

Flexible work options are available. This position may be able to work 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in public administration, public policy, business, law, economics, or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related work experience*.

*Recent, related work experience must have occurred in the last four (4) years and must include the following:

• A minimum of three (3) years of policy development experience.
• Experience leading, planning, coordinating, and managing complex projects and work assignments.
• Experience drafting Minister briefing notes, as well as leading Cabinet and/or Treasury Board submissions to support decision making by elected officials.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Experience managing and leading teams.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter and resume in PDF format 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.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Evelyn Chen, HR Advisor at evelyn.y.chen@bcldb.com.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.