BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
As a member of the Net Zero Policy Transition Team within the Clean Growth branch, the Senior Policy Analyst plays a key role in the development and operation of the Net Zero New Industry Policy, to support British Columbia’s transition to a clean energy, low-carbon economy.  The position initiates, and is assigned to, complex policy development projects as well as responds to issues related to the Ministry’s mandate and associated policy initiated by other ministries, provincial government agencies or stakeholders.  This position leads the research and development of industrial policy through all required stages and coordinates policy implementation, including the review of industrial emissions reduction plans. Work will involve engaging directly with industrial stakeholders and collaborating with ministries responsible for industrial development and deployment, and British Columbia’s clean technology sector.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, natural resource management or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of recent (within the past 5 years) related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
   

Recent (within the past 5 years) related experience must include each of the following:

• Experience with policy development or implementation, with a preference for climate change mitigation, natural resources, and industrial sustainability experience, 
• Experience managing projects and/or project components in a multi-faceted stakeholder environment.
• Experience writing for an executive/senior-level leadership audience (examples include reports, policy concept papers, presentations, briefing notes).
   

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, natural resource management or equivalent. 
• Related experience working within, or developing policy for, industrial sectors.
• Experience with stakeholder consultations/engagements, particularly within the industrial sector, to support policy development. 
• Experience incorporating technical and/or quantitative analysis to inform discussions and decision-making.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amanda.Volk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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.
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.

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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: 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.