BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
As part of the Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Division, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the work of both the Fiscal Partnerships Team and the Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Team. Working across these interconnected areas, you will support strategic priorities that advance reconciliation, strengthen relationships with Indigenous Peoples and governments, and inform decision-making through fiscal, policy, and intergovernmental initiatives. This role offers broad exposure to divisional priorities and provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the division, ministry executive offices, central agencies, and external partners. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic, collaborative environment while gaining insight into multiple facets of the division's mandate.

The Role
The Policy Analyst undertakes advanced research and analysis and leads projects to support decision-making and policy development on issues related to the achievement of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The Policy Analyst works independently to manage assigned projects focused on strategic reconciliation policy priorities, in particular to support ongoing implementation of the UN Declaration and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act). The role must also develop strategic responses and recommendations for senior staff and Executive in relation to these priorities. The role involves engagement with staff across the ministry, line agencies, local governments, the federal government and with Indigenous partners, including direct engagement with First Nations and with Indigenous organizations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, law, business administration, public administration, Indigenous studies, social sciences or equivalent education, and two (2) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
• Experience managing projects and/or project components.
• Experience working in coordination/collaboration with other teams to complete tasks.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities.
• Experience working with First Nations and/or Indigenous people.
• Experience with financial management and/or data analysis. 
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Melanie.Finley@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/auxiliary opportunity until July 31, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.