BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Equity Practice and Research branch advances equity, anti-racism and inclusive practices across digital services and policy through research, guidance and implementation support aligned with the Anti-Racism Data Act (ARDA). The branch is responsible for:

• ARDA implementation, including data standards & directives, release of statistics, research priorities
• Supporting and leading research and data projects on systemic barriers and inequities
• Equity and anti-racism guidance for policy and service delivery
• The Data Innovation Program
• Inclusive and accessible service delivery guidelines and frameworks
• Guidance and direction on web standards for improved government service delivery

The Role
As a Researcher, you will lead the development and delivery of equity-focused data projects (e.g., research, data collection, evaluation and reporting) independently and in collaboration with ministry and community partners. You will support all data initiatives under ARDA and be involved in communicating research findings internally and publicly, as well as gathering and applying feedback from colleagues, executives, community partners, Indigenous Peoples, and the Anti-Racism Data Committee. You will provide cross-government capacity building and advice on how to collect and use data safely and in line with government’s process commitments to Indigenous data sovereignty, intersectionality, transparency, and community involvement.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
We appreciate that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate's competency, and candidates with alternate combinations of education and experience are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, economics, statistics, or a related research field and 2 years’ *related experience; OR
• Diploma in health or social sciences, economics, statistics, or a related research field and 3 years’ *related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in health or social sciences, economics, statistics, mathematics, research methodologies or a related field and 4 years’ *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in designing and conducting health or social research, program evaluation, or performance reporting.
• Experience applying considerations specific to anti-racism and equity-focused data collection and use.
• Experience using business intelligence software and tools for qualitative and statistical data analysis and reporting.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in working on equity research projects or equity-focused reporting.
• Experience in research or data project management.
• Experience working with multiple partner organizations, such as cross-government or cross-ministry work, independent offices, committees, community organizations, and Indigenous partners.
• Lived experience as a First Nations, Métis, Inuit or racialized person. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tatiana.Kim@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) permanent opportunity 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.
The position headquarters will be Victoria, Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver or Prince George.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
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 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.