BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position

Job Overview
The Legislation and Policy Analyst is responsible for the research, development, and processing of legislation and policy through the required stages and coordinate the implementation of new legislation/regulations/orders. This position involves working with colleagues across the ministry and other ministries and is responsible for preparing various forms of government briefing materials and instructing Legislative Counsel in the drafting of legislation.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Undergraduate Degree, preferably in law, public administration, public policy or a natural resource management field (e.g. forestry, environmental sciences, biology, land management) plus at least 1-year related experience; OR
•    An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Related experience may include a combination of at least two of the following:
•    Demonstrated practical government or comparable public sector experience preferably associated with natural resource management, developing, or assisting in the development of, legislation (e.g. bills, regulations, orders in council, ministerial orders) and/or policy.
•    Experience gathering, verifying, synthesizing, analysing data and information to support the development of legislation and/or policy.
•    Experience preparing complex legislation-related documents (e.g. drafting instructions, requests for legislation, section notes, Cabinet Submissions, briefing notes).
•    Experience establishing, building, and maintaining collaborative working relationships with stakeholders for the purposes of defining and developing policy or legislation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian.Sye@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.
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 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.