BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 4 base position

Job Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Policy and Legislation leads and ensures the development and implementation of provincial road safety policies, regulations and legislative initiatives which meet the needs of the core functions of RoadSafetyBC. The Director plays a leadership role in the Branch, providing advice and guidance to Branch staff, Branch executive, the Deputy Minister, and Minister. The position has the confidence of the Ministry’s executive, the Ministry’s corporate policy office and peers across government.  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as social sciences, law, public administration or business administration and a minimum of three (3) years related experience including assessing complex issues, developing options/recommendations for senior management and leading decision-making processes and managing/leading major projects in a multi project environment; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and five (5) years of related experience including assessing complex issues, developing options /recommendations for senior management and leading decision-making processes and managing /leading major projects in a multi- project environment.

Minimum two (2) years of experience in each of the following:

• Experience providing strategic advice to executive, Ministers, and Cabinet Committees on complex, multi-faceted policy and legislation issues, including those of a sensitive nature.
• Experience leading legislative and Cabinet processes.
• Experience developing and drafting policy and partner consultation processes. 
• Experience in supervising, leading, and motivating staff and/or teams, including performance planning and management.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Additional years of experience leading and developing policy and legislation.
• Experience working in the road safety sector.
• Two 2 years’ experience leading/engaging with FPT, Indigenous, and Municipal partners, and public consultation/engagement.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brad.Truswell@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 September 30, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.