BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Disaster Risk Assessment, the Senior Policy Analyst leads major initiatives to deliver government mandate priorities and comply with regulatory requirements on disaster and climate risk assessment. The analyst leads the development of strategic policy frameworks for disaster and climate risk assessment, which may include the collection, analysis, use and sharing of information and geospatial data. The analyst is responsible for designing, leading and directing projects and programs to undertake risk assessments, support Regulated Entities under EDMA, and develop strategies and policies to advance the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Priority 1: Understanding disaster risk. The analyst brings significant scientific policy expertise in climate change, natural hazards, and risk assessment methodologies and applies this knowledge to advance understanding of disaster and climate risk in B.C. The analyst works with a wide range of partners within the ministry, across government and in external organizations (e.g., First Nations, Indigenous organizations, local governments, critical infrastructure owners, academic institutions, NGOs, etc.) to achieve the ministry’s goals. 

Coordinates and leads the scientific research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies and legislation for strategic disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation initiatives. Areas of strategic policy focus include infrastructure, land use, transportation, environment and natural resources, agriculture, communities, public safety, and health and wellbeing.  Establishes the scientific policy, regulatory and legislative direction of disaster risk assessment policy initiatives in partnership with First Nations, Treaty Nations, Indigenous Governing Bodies, Regulated Entities, and federal governments in alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in natural resource management, geography, social sciences, climate change adaptation, planning, Indigenous studies, public administration, or another discipline related to the position accountabilities, and two (2) years of related experience; or 
• A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of related experience; or 
• A Diploma and four (4) years of experience; or 
• A Certificate or coursework and five (5) years of related experience; or. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include:

• Development of legislation, regulation and policy.
• Planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Writing a range of documents/content (e.g. correspondence, briefing notes, synthesis of technical and scientific studies, policy analysis, public discussion papers).
• Leading and/or contributing to the resolution of unusual, sensitive, and potentially controversial program-related issues.
• Advising senior executive on policy and/or program related issues.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following: 

• Experience developing policies to mitigate natural hazards or to address the impacts of climate variability and change on the natural environment and human society.
• Experience developing policies, programs and initiatives relating to disaster risk assessment and/or geospatial hazard data and analysis
• Experience working in an emergency management environment.
• Experience working with and engaging with Indigenous Nations communities and/or organizations.
• Can communicate in one or more BC Indigenous Nations languages / dialects.

Willingness statements:

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations.  
• Travel occasionally.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dominique.Sigg@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 17, 2026): Posting closing date extended to June 28, 2026.
This is one (1) full time temporary opportunity until October 30, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness offices: Kamloops, Prince George, Saanichton, Surrey, Nelson, Terrace, Smithers
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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:
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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.

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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.