BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Program Policy and Development Branch is responsible for developing strategic, innovative and evidence-informed employment programs, policies and initiatives that support provincial goals related to sustainable employment and poverty reduction. The branch is responsible for designing employment programs such as Work BC Employment Services, Assistive Technology, Apprenticeship Services, and the Community and Employer Partnerships Program. As part of this work, the branch is responsible for developing and maintaining key external and internal partnerships that are essential to policy and program development, including service providers, Indigenous organizations, and other levels of government.

The Role:
The Policy Manager for the Tariff and Economic Response Unit works collaboratively with analysts, colleagues and leadership to develop strategic, innovative and evidence-informed employment policies, programs and initiatives and service delivery instruments that respond to the employment needs of tariff impacted workers, employers and communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Social Science and a minimum of three (3) years experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience leading or managing policy or program initiatives or developing recommendations for policy and program changes within a large organization or government setting.
• Experience consulting and establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external partner groups that includes the development, implementation or review of policy or programming.
• Working collaboratively across functional organizational units to deliver high-profile and sensitive projects.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• With five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• With experience leading strategic policy and/or research teams.
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kate.Hughes@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2027, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is under review for exclusion.
This position is currently temporarily excluded from the union membership.
This position can be based in any Social Development and Poverty Reduction office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to five (5) days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.