BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
You will join the Strategic Partnerships, Indigenous Relations and Innovative Transformation (SPIRIT) team within the Development and Partnerships Branch, a collaborative group that advances British Columbia’s housing priorities through strategic partnerships, intergovernmental engagement, and Indigenous relations. Working across the Ministry, the BC Public Service, federal partners, First Nations, and external stakeholders, you will help support key housing initiatives, strengthen relationships, and coordinate efforts that improve housing outcomes for people across British Columbia.

The Role
As the Project Coordinator, you will provide research, policy analysis, coordination, and project support to advance the Ministry’s intergovernmental housing priorities. You will support senior leaders and cross-government initiatives by coordinating meetings and materials, monitoring emerging housing policy developments, preparing briefing products, and helping improve internal processes that enable the SPIRIT team to deliver effective and timely results.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, planning, social sciences (research-oriented degree), project management or other related degree and one (1) year of related* experience; OR
• Diploma in business administration, public administration, planning, social sciences (research-oriented degree), project management or other related degree and three (3) years of related* experience; OR
• Certificate in business administration, public administration, planning, social sciences (research-oriented degree), project management or other related degree and four (4) years of related* experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related* experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
• Experience providing project management and coordination services for assigned projects.
• Experience working effectively with multiple projects and assignments.
• Experience preparing briefing notes, policy proposals and issue papers.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in the social and market housing sector, residential construction/development industry and/or real estate.
• Experience with local government development approval processes, construction cost estimation, property appraisal techniques, development pro formas, and/or rental property management.
• Formal project management training, including applicants who have, or are working towards a Project Management Professional Designation.
• Applicants who self identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Faiyaz.Talukdar@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement and operational requirements.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until September 7, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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:
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.