BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Income Taxation Branch (ITB)’s role within the Revenue Division includes ensuring responsive, effective, and fair revenue, tax, tax credit, and benefit administration that contributes to the funding of provincial programs and services. ITB includes the following primary business areas:

• Administration, compliance and enforcement activities under the Employer Health Tax Act, the Insurance Premium Tax Act, the Logging Tax Act, Part 11.1 of the Forest Act (Forest Revenue Audit Program), the Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act and Parts 13, 14, and 15 of the BC Income Tax Act.
• Relationship management with the CRA and governance of their administration of British Columbia’s Income Tax Act revenues and various tax credit and benefit programs under the Tax Collection Agreement (TCA) between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of British Columbia as well as coordinating provincial efforts with the CRA to combat the underground economy.
• Leading the negotiation of various agreements with other government bodies, such as information sharing agreements, on behalf of the Revenue Division.

The Role
The Policy Analyst independently manages assigned policy development projects focused on the review and revision of existing ministry programs or legislation. This position is responsible for developing various information sharing agreements and service level agreements with other organizations to ensure the effective and efficient administration by the Revenue Division of British Columbia’s tax and benefit programs. The role provides expertise to the division on the collection, use and disclosure of information and supports the ministry/division with meeting information needs, including coordinating branch responses to freedom of information requests. As well, the position represents British Columbia on various federal/provincial working groups that focus on enhancing the administration and enforcement of the various taxes imposed in Canada, for example, strategic initiatives aimed at addressing the underground economy.  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A member in good standing with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA; CPA, CMA; or CPA), issued by The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, or law degree or post-secondary degree in a relevant subject, such as commerce, public or business administration, or equivalent education and experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in the following with any one of the education requirements above.
  • Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
  • Experience managing projects and/or project components. 
• Preferred two (2) years of combined experience in the following:
  • Demonstrated project management leadership experience.
  • Experience with interpreting complex legislation.
  • Working both independently and in teams with diverse stakeholder groups. 
  • Experience managing client need issues, including identification, analysis, planning and implementation of options.
• Experience working with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Treana.Clarke@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment July 24th, 2026: The location of this position has been amended to note the position is restricted to Victoria.
One permanent position is available in Victoria.
This competition is geographically restricted to Victoria. 
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.
Enhanced Security Screening 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:
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.

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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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.