BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 2 base position

Job Overview
The Research, Innovation and Policy Division provides research, policy and legislation support to the ministry, enabling the successful delivery of services to improve the lives of British Columbians. The division leads the government on the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and aids in poverty reduction and disability initiatives across government.

Reporting to a Director, the Manager supports the poverty reduction team to undertake policy development related to poverty reduction and the ministry’s mandate. The Manager supports the development, implementation and evaluation of large multi-faceted policy initiatives and projects with multiple key deliverables. The position is responsible for managing multiple internal and external partner relationships.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, economics, law, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• A minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in each area noted below.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Related experience must include:
  • Experience supporting the development of strategic social policy initiatives, including policy frameworks, legislation, regulations and/or policy changes with broad client impacts.
  • Experience managing multiple competing projects or components (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
  • Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external partners and developing consultation and engagement plans.
  • Experience managing a team and providing direction and support to team members, including professional employees, and/or consultants.
  • Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefing materials in a range of formats (oral, written, visual) to support decision-making.
  • Experience providing strategic advice to senior government officials, or equivalent in the non-profit or business sector.
     

Preferences

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience related to reducing poverty and/or improving the social inclusion of populations more likely to live in poverty. (For example, this may include Indigenous Peoples, single parents, persons with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, individuals who are homeless, youth in care, or others).
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jana.Harley@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.
This is a temporary opportunity until June 4, 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 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: 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.