BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Land Tenures Branch provides strategic leadership, policy direction, and guidance to support effective, transparent, and coordinated land administration across British Columbia. Working closely with Indigenous Nations, local governments, industry partners, and provincial agencies, the team advances policies and initiatives that promote sustainable land management, economic development, and responsible stewardship of private and Crown land resources.

The Role
As Manager, Strategic Land Policy, you will lead the development and implementation of legislation, policy, programs, and strategic initiatives that shape the ownership, administration, and use of land across the province. This influential leadership role provides expert advice to senior executives, collaborates with partners and stakeholders on complex land management issues, and guides a team responsible for delivering innovative policy solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term land stewardship.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Natural Resources Management, Planning, Public or Business administration, or a related field 3 years of related experience*
• Or equivalent combination of education and 5 years of related experience*

*Related experience includes:

• Extensive experience providing expertise and advice to senior management on Crown and/or private land administration and management.
• Experience liaising with industry and other stakeholders regarding land resource development.
• Experience leading research, developing models, analyzing quantitative and qualitative information, policy and regulations and generating options/recommendations for land resource development and program management.
• Expert knowledge of the process of policy and legislation development.
• Experience preparing concise and accurate briefing notes, background material, reports and correspondence on a variety of issues.
• Experience in managing contracts and monitoring contract and budget performance.
• Experience in supervision of staff and contractors and the management of project teams.

For questions regarding this position, please contact valentina.yetskalo@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.
 

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.