BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Economics and Trade Branch supports British Columbia’s economic interests through work on the Softwood Lumber dispute with the United States, provincial log export policy and economic analysis that informs Ministry initiatives. The team values diverse perspectives, collaboration and inclusive approaches to complex economic and trade issues, creating an environment where people with different experiences and expertise can contribute meaningfully.

The Role
As a Research Analyst, you will conduct research and analysis to support policy development, advisory services and the evaluation of issues that impact the Ministry’s work. You will contribute to a variety of projects, including administration of the Manufactured Forest Products Regulation, survey data analysis, industry research, economic analysis and supporting B.C.’s defence in the Softwood Lumber dispute with the U.S., while bringing a collaborative and inclusive approach that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in a discipline related to the field of research or the business area (forestry, business administration or economics), or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience conducting research and analysis of issues to support the development of policy or the evaluation of programs.
• Experience managing diverse workloads effectively, independently and under pressure.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 1 year of experience in the forest sector, and/or financial data processing or management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Linda.Jakubowski@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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:
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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.