BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Housing Policy Branch (HPB) is a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to ensuring British Columbians have access to safe, affordable, and secure housing. As a medium-sized team of policy analysts and a senior economist, HPB works on a wide range of housing policy issues, including market and non-market housing, cooperative housing, and purpose-built rentals. The team plays a critical role in delivering B.C.’s housing strategy by conducting research, developing policy options, and engaging with government and industry stakeholders.

The Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile policy and legislation projects that are shaping the future of housing in B.C. You will conduct policy analysis and research, develop recommendations for senior staff, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Your work will play a direct role in increasing housing supply, fighting speculation, and supporting those who need it most. If you're passionate about tackling one of the most pressing policy issues of our time, this position offers a chance to make a real impact—all while benefiting from HPB’s flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, economics, political science, geography, land use planning or similar.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience including the following:

  • Developing and/or interpreting and applying policy.
  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Managing projects and/or project components.
  • Developing briefing materials for senior officials.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to individuals with:

• One (1) or more years developing legislation and/or regulations.
• Prior work experience in the housing sector.
• Experience with stakeholder and Indigenous partner engagement and/or consultation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Elle.Street@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.
There is one (1) temporary opportunity until February 28, 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: 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.