BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Labour Market and Immigration Analysis unit creates and maintains immigration and labour market information products and services. The unit provides subject matter expertise and advice to support immigration and labour market planning, decisions and investments within the Labour Market Development and Immigration Division, other ministries, as well as by employers and individuals. 

The Role
The Economic Analyst will be responsible for immigration analysis and reporting functions, including managing and responding to data and analysis requests. The Economic Analyst will support the senior immigration economist as required. The Economic Analyst will provide interpretation of data and analysis for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences; develop and deliver presentations to stakeholders; provide advice to policy and program areas; and monitor trends. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or directly related field, or equivalent.  
•    At least six (6) months’ experience conducting economic and statistical analysis.
•    Experience working with data analysis and data visualization software (i.e. R, Power BI). 
•    Preference may be given to candidates with:
     o    A Master’s Degree in Economics or directly related field.
     o    At least one (1) year experience in the above experience requirements. 
     o    Experience working with immigration data.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sazid.Hasan@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.

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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 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.