BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Policy and Intergovernmental Relations, the Legislation and Policy Analyst supports a wide variety of the responsibilities of the Strategic Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Unit. The position collaborates with partners across multiple business areas in the ministry and other natural resource ministries to pursue B.C.’s interests in inter-provincial, federal and international forums. A key responsibility includes drafting clear, concise and accurate briefing material and discussion papers for ministry executive and intergovernmental partners. The position provides in-depth secretariat support to working groups of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), inter-ministry intergovernmental relations committees and various ADM-led sector-specific initiatives. The position requires superior writing, organizational and project management skills and involves briefing executives and delivering dynamic in-person and virtual presentations.
The Legislation and Policy Analyst is also responsible for researching, amending and processing legislation and orders through the required stages. 
 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
Education:

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in law, public administration, public policy or a natural resource management field (e.g. forestry, environmental sciences, biology, land management) plus at least 1-year related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:
Related experience may include a combination of the following:

• Demonstrated practical government or comparable public sector experience preferably associated with natural resource management, developing, or assisting in the development of, legislation (e.g. bills, regulations, orders in council, ministerial orders) and/or policy.
• Experience gathering, verifying, synthesizing, analyzing data and information to support the development of legislation and/or policy.
• Experience preparing complex legislation-related documents (e.g. drafting instructions, requests for legislation, section notes, Cabinet Submissions, briefing notes).
• Experience building and maintaining working relationships and collaborating with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience developing public policy or legislation that may be guided or impacted by stakeholder and government objectives.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amy.e.Donnelly@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 10/31/2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

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.