BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Job Summary
This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 3 base position.

Job Overview:
The Policing and Security Branch (PSB), Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) supports the Minister’s statutory duty to ensure an adequate and effective level of policing and law enforcement is maintained throughout the province by superintending policing, establishing provincial policing standards, and administering public safety initiatives dedicated to the protection of British Columbia. Policing in British Columbia is provided by the RCMP, 11 independent municipal police departments and one First Nations administered police service (Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police). Several agencies, such as the South Coast British Columbia Transit Authority Police Service, Vancouver Airport Authority and Victoria Airport Authority provide supplemental policing, as well as a number of integrated police units and structures operate throughout the province.

The Indigenous, Core Policing, and Contract Management Division operates in a highly specialized, complex, politically-charged and sensitive environment involving federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments on a range of complex law enforcement issues and priorities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in public policy, law, public administration, social science, political science or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Three (3) years of experience in each of the following:
  • Progressive responsibility as a policy analyst and in leading legislative initiatives.
  • Conducting research and policy analysis; demonstrated ability to research, plan, analyze and deliver new programs, and legislation. 
  • Working directly with senior government officials, Ministry executive, and/or related executive offices.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience:

• In a leadership role working on major complex legislation and policy initiatives.
• Researching, analyzing, developing and delivering large and complex policy and legislation initiatives or program reforms at a senior level.
• Working with teams and committees of senior managers or executive across the Ministry and in other Ministries.
• Developing and providing options and policy recommendations to enable decisions.
• Supporting the Minister at either cabinet committees, caucus briefings, opposition briefings and in the legislature.
• Leading consultation or briefings with stakeholders and other levels of government and directing and mentoring junior policy staff. 
• A Graduate degree or higher in in public policy, law, public administration, social science, political science or a related field.
• Additional years of experience in any of the requirements above.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Vanessa.Rhodes@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Posting closing date extended to May 12, 2026
This position is excluded from union membership.
This is a temporary opportunity until June 30, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening (ESS) 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.

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.