BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Infrastructure leads the province to deliver capital projects that help B.C. communities grow and thrive, including schools, hospitals, student housing, child care centres, primary care facilities, and long-term care facilities. As the lead for capital construction, the ministry works closely with several partner ministries to ensure important cross-government infrastructure projects are coordinated and delivered as efficiently as possible. The ministry also provides government workplace services, including managing government's real estate portfolio, office space inventory, furniture procurement, project and construction management, real estate services, and oversight of government's surplus property sales.

The Role
Reporting to the Team Lead, Freedom of Information and Records, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Analyst responds to access and privacy requests, works to find practical and equitable solutions within the parameters of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and makes recommendations on the release of information and the protection of privacy for the ministry. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Degree in information management, public administration or other related discipline and one (1) year of recent, related experience*; OR
•    Diploma in information management, public administration or other related discipline and one (1) year of recent, related experience*

Recent and related experience must include:
•    Analyzing large amounts of complex data.
•    A minimum of 1 year interpreting and applying legislation, policies and/or directives (i.e., policies and laws of the provincial, federal, or municipal governments).
•    A minimum of 1 year of experience with procedures related to the collection, use, and disclosure of information and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and/or the Information Management Act.

Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and one or more of:
•    Direct experience interpreting freedom of information/privacy or similar legislation.
•    Experience working in a high-volume customer-service environment.
•    Related experience gained in a public service or government environment.
•    Experience working with the FOI Modernization Application (“Mod App”).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephen.Michaud@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based out of Victoria. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 3 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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.