BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Service Enablement and Technology (SET) Policy Branch is a newly established team within Connected Services BC that is helping shape the future of digital government in British Columbia. The branch leads strategic work to modernize government policy frameworks, and provides policy guidance to support trusted, connected services, and emerging technology priorities. As part of this small but high-impact policy team, you will work with subject matter experts, executives, service designers, and technology specialists to address complex cross-government challenges and opportunities. The SET Policy team plays a unique convening role across government, helping identify and remove policy barriers, align policy direction with service modernization objectives, and ensure that policy frameworks enable innovation and better outcomes for British Columbians.

The Role
In this role, you will lead complex policy research, analysis, development, and implementation initiatives that support connected public services across British Columbia. You will provide strategic advice to executive, lead policy consultations and development, and identify emerging issues and opportunities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on core government policies related to service enablement, digital government, and emerging technologies. This is an ideal opportunity for a curious and strategic thinker who enjoys tackling complex issues and contributing to work that helps modernize government policy and improve outcomes for British Columbians.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, computer science, communications or a field related to the program area and 2 years of related experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, computer science, communications, or a field related to the program area and 3 years of related experience, or
• Diploma in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, computer science communications, or a field related to the program area and 4 years related experience, or
• Certificate or coursework in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, computer science, communications, or a field related to the program area and 5 years related experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include

• Experience in development of legislation, regulation, and/or policy.
• Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects or assignments.
• Experience producing concise written documentation including issue papers, reports, briefings, presentations and executive level correspondence.
• Experience developing processes and participating in consultations to define policy and/or program priorities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Debbra.Choo@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one (1) position available. 
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.
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 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.