BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
The Senior Policy Analyst leads the research, analysis, development, and implementation of strategic policies and legislation for a significant ministry program. They guide policy review teams of ministry and external specialists for the analysis of program policy. They also offer advice and recommendations on legislation, policy, and programs to senior management. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 2 years of related experience, or 
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 3 years of related experience, or 
• Diploma in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 4 years related experience, or 
• Certificate or coursework in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 5 years related experience, or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Quantifying, reporting, verifying, or reviewing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Analyzing, auditing, or querying large scientific or technical datasets.
   

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience analyzing, writing, and communicating summaries, briefing notes and/or reports on technical or scientific subjects for non-technical readers.
• Experience in development of legislation, regulation, and policy. 
• Working in a natural resource sector.
• Experience managing projects and leading project components.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Natasha.Staffeldt-Jost@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 18, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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.

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 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.