BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Legislation Branch is a well-established team that manages the Ministry’s legislative program, leads the preparation and drafting of regulations, Orders-in-Council, and Ministerial orders, coordinates public appointments to health sector agencies, boards and commissions, and oversees the Ministry’s commitments related to Regulatory Reform and Regulatory Modernization initiatives. The branch also manages approval processes for proclamations and requests to use “BC” or “British Columbia” in organizational names. Comprised of seven professionals, the team works collaboratively with ministry staff, central agencies, and external partners. Team members value the branch’s respectful and supportive culture, where professionalism and collaboration are highly regarded.

The Role
Reporting to the Director, Legislation and Regulatory Reform, you will coordinate health sector board appointments in partnership with the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office, manage appointments for statutory officers established under legislation, process health-related proclamation requests, and coordinate reviews of requests to use “BC” or “British Columbia” in organizational names. This position offers a unique opportunity to build strong working relationships across the Ministry of Health, other government ministries, and central agencies. It is an ideal role for a highly organized professional who enjoys coordinating complex processes and wants to contribute to excellence in board governance and the ongoing evolution of British Columbia’s health care system.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A degree or diploma in a related field such as public administration, law, journalism, or communications or a combination of four years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing, formatting and finalizing executive or management level correspondence.
• Experience compiling statistical, quantitative and qualitative information and conducting data analysis.
• Experience communicating with senior staff and providing advice and recommendations as required

Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (e.g., First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

• In recognition of the critical importance to this role of a lived understanding of Indigenous communities, history, values and cultural competencies, the above preference statement will be applied in the final ranked order for those who self-identify as Indigenous throughout the hiring process.

For questions regarding this position, please contact catherine.patterson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until 10/01/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 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. 
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.