BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
This team leads the development of provincial transportation policies, programs, funding initiatives, and intergovernmental strategies related to public transit, active transportation, shared mobility, rural and regional transportation, passenger connectivity, and innovative transportation solutions. The Branch also oversees and supports BC Transit (Crown corporation) and TransLink to ensure it carries out their respective responsibilities and operations to ensure British Columbia has a reliable, affordable and safe public transit system.

The Role
This position leads and coordinates the development of complex, sensitive and often highly visible transit policy initiatives, projects and working groups. A key focus of the position is on transit strategies, policies and legislation relating to areas in B.C. serviced by BC Transit.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in project management, business administration, public administration, related field or equivalent and 3 years of current program and related experience OR more than 5 years of management and related industry experience may be considered.

Related experience includes a combination of the following:

• Experience in project management and preparing and delivering a variety of proposals, reports, issue papers and presentations.
• Experience in planning, developing and implementing significant strategic policy and/or legislative changes.
• Experience setting priorities and developing, interpreting and working with policy that supports strategic and operational goals.
• Experience collaborating effectively with partners and stakeholders to initiate or influence policies, programs or legislation.
• Experience managing issues, problem solving strategically, and providing leadership and expertise, including articulating goals, gaining commitment, securing resources and accomplishing objectives, and providing advice to senior or executive management teams, internal staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing, explaining and presenting high level policy and practices clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, in language appropriate to the audience. This includes delivering presentations to senior management and external industry and community groups.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues, and with identifying and developing policies.
• Experience organizing, managing, and leading diverse complex projects and teams simultaneously, and experience working with external consultants.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cameron.Derdak@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until September 8, 2027.  This position may be extended or become permanent.
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 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.