BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The TransLink Strategic Priorities team is an established, collaborative group, consisting of a Director, Project Director, and two Senior Policy Analysts. The team works closely with colleagues across the BC Transit and Clean & Active Transportation teams, with significant collaboration on transit policy initiatives that support communities throughout the Metro Vancouver region. Team members appreciate the supportive, high-performing environment where people work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while making time for meaningful collaboration, helping deliver work that shapes the future of transportation in the region.

The Role
In this role, you will research complex social, economic, legislative, and political issues, analyze information from a variety of sources, and develop recommendations that help shape transportation policy, programs, and legislation. You will work on high-profile initiatives that support TransLink’s long-term financial sustainability, including investment planning and collaboration with municipal, provincial, and federal partners to help deliver reliable transit services across Metro Vancouver. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced, meaningful work, values diverse perspectives, and wants exposure to executive decision-making while contributing to transportation solutions that benefit communities throughout the region.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements    

• Master’s degree in planning, public administration, political science or related field and minimum two (2) years of each of related experience; or,    
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, political science or related field and minimum three (3) years of each of related experience.

Related experience, in a work-based setting within the last five (5) years, must include:

• Experience, in a related area (i.e. public policy, planning, local government), in the development of supporting materials for legislation, regulation, funding and other agreements, policy, and programs.    
• Experience, in a related area (i.e. public policy, planning, local government), conducting policy research and analysis to assess social, economic or political impacts. 
• Experience, in a related area (i.e. public policy, planning, local government), in planning, leading and/or coordinating projects/assignments.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in any of the following areas: transportation and transit planning including transportation-oriented development, land use planning, long-range strategic planning, official community plans, regional growth strategies, and climate change policy and programs.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Hannah.Glover@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until August 27, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
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.