BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
The Senior Policy Analyst leads strategic policy development and analysis to advance liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in British Columbia, providing expert advice on regulatory frameworks, economic impacts, Indigenous partnerships, environmental considerations, and market opportunities. This role drives cross government coordination, evaluates project proposals, identifies barriers to investment, and develops evidence based recommendations that support responsible LNG growth aligned with provincial priorities. The analyst also monitors global LNG trends, strengthens relationships with industry and key stakeholders, and prepares briefing materials that inform executive decision making and long term resource development strategies.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or related field and five (5) years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in the development of legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.

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

• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in research and policy analysis, or project management in energy sector files including land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
• Experience in dealing with complex issues pertaining to a wide variety of stakeholders.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Darren.Beaupre@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is a temporary opportunity until April 2, 2027. 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) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 

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 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: 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.