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 is responsible for leading research and analysis, development and implementation of strategic initiatives, policies and legislation related to mineral exploration, mining, economic development, Indigenous relations, environmental stewardship and intergovernmental relations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in Public Administration\Policy, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year related experience; OR, 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration\Policy, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of three (3) years related experience; OR, 
• A Diploma in Public Administration\Policy, Law, Economics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Planning, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include but is not limited to the following:

• Experience leading the development or analysis of federal, provincial, or local government legislation, regulation and policy. 
• Experience providing advice and recommendations on legislation, regulation, policy and programs through policy papers and briefing material.
• Experience in leading and/or supporting engagement with partners and/or other governments, including collaboration with Indigenous peoples.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Direct experience working with the Mines Act, the Mineral Tenure Act, and/ or the Coal Act.
• Experience developing industrial climate policy.
• Experience leading and/or supporting legislative reform initiatives.
• Experience with BC’s reconciliation initiatives, including engagement and collaboration with First Nations, Indigenous peoples, and/or Indigenous leadership organizations.
• Who self-identify as Indigenous.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Burke.vanDrimmelen@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.