BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Research & Analysis unit is a small team of data-minded research and policy officers and economists. We provide data, research reports and other evidence to the Ministry, to the 25 post-secondary institutions in BC and other partner organizations to support their work.

The Role
The BC Student Outcomes Program Coordinator is responsible for the continued operation and coordination of The BC Student Outcomes Survey Program, a long-standing research program that is administered by BC Stats in partnership with the Ministry and 25 public post-secondary institutions. This role is the main secretariat function for the BC Student Outcomes Program. As such, the role is a key interface between the Ministry, BC Stats and the 25 public post-secondary institutions. Key responsibilities include leading and coordinating meetings, moving along key action items, participating in working groups to advance the program goals and preparing research reports and supporting work for the program.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in social science, statistics or economics, or a related field and 2 years of related experience; OR
•    Diploma in social science, statistics or economics, or a related field and 3 years related experience; OR
•    Certificate or coursework in social science, statistics or economics, or a related field and 4 years related experience; OR
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•    Minimum of one year experience planning and coordinating large-scale, multi-partner projects.
•    Preference will be given to candidates with experience with working with diverse stakeholders, survey projects and/or data visualization.
Related experience includes the following:
•    Experience in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sam.Przygoda@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 permanent and/or temporary 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 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.