BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
This position leads the development of housing strategies, policies, and legislation, with a focus on rental housing, short-term rentals, and related initiatives. It works closely with industry partners, other ministries, and all levels of government to address complex housing issues and build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree in planning, geography, social policy, public administration, business administration, law, urban land economics, Indigenous governance or equivalent education and three (3) years of *related experience; OR 
• A bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, social policy, public administration, business administration, law, urban land economics, Indigenous governance or equivalent education in a relevant area and five (5) years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in the development of complex public policy, legislation and / or regulations. 
• Experience developing briefing materials and making policy recommendations. 
• Experience establishing, building, and maintaining collaborative working relationships across ministries and with external stakeholders. 
• Experience managing diverse and complex projects.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Experience supervising staff and project teams including assignment of work, performance evaluation and other human resources functions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Hannah.Rabinovitch@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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.