BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Infrastructure leads the province to deliver capital projects that help B.C. communities grow and thrive, including schools, hospitals, student housing, child care centres, primary care facilities, and long-term care facilities. As the lead for capital construction, the ministry works closely with several partner ministries to ensure important cross-government infrastructure projects are coordinated and delivered as efficiently as possible. The ministry also provides government workplace services, including managing government's real estate portfolio, office space inventory, furniture procurement, project and construction management, real estate services, and oversight of government's surplus property sales.

The Infrastructure Policy and Partnerships Division leads engagement with other organizations and levels of government. It also supports policy development and acquisition and disposition of property for public schools, post-secondary institutions, and medical facilities.

The Role
Reporting to the Director, Legislation, the Junior Policy Analyst provides research and policy analysis/evaluation to support policy development and legislative processes. The position will be responsible for establishing processes that enable timely completion, review, and approval of Orders-in-Council and Minister’s Orders. The position also compares data from various sources, utilizes statistical and qualitative methods to analyze data and trends, and presents findings in various formats; it also coordinates projects, develops proposals, participates in strategic planning and evaluation initiatives, and provides advice on research methodologies.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree and six (6) months of related experience*; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of related experience*; OR
• Diploma and two (2) years of related experience*; OR
• Certificate or coursework and three (3) years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry. (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position.)

*Related experience must include:

• Researching policy issues.
• Conducting policy analysis.
• Managing projects and/or project components.

Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and: 

• Experience with Order-in-Council and Ministerial Order processes.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Reader, TRIM, and/or CLIFF and CMS Lite.
• Project management experience.
• Related experience gained in a public service or government environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Josie.Midianga@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Hybrid work options are available. The successful applicant would be required to be in-office 1 day per week, subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary 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 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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.