BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Tax Policy Branch is part of the Policy & Legislation Division in the Ministry of Finance. The branch provides analysis, advice, and recommendations on provincial tax policy to the Minister of Finance and senior government officials. Its work covers a range of tax areas, including income, consumption, property, housing, and wealth taxes. The branch also supports the budget process, develops legislation and regulations, and works with other governments, ministries, and First Nations on tax-related matters.

The Role
The Strategic Advisor, Consumption Tax analyzes complex tax policy issues and provides clear, objective advice to senior ministry executives and the Minister of Finance. This role focuses on consumption taxes such as Provincial Sales Tax, motor fuel tax, and tobacco tax, and helps develop policy options and assess their impacts. The position is responsible for supporting the implementation of government decisions through legislation, regulations, and agreements. The Strategic Advisor also leads projects, prepares briefing materials, and works with partners across government and external organizations to address emerging tax policy issues.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to: economics, law, finance, commerce, public administration). 
• Two years’ experience conducting policy analysis, including identifying options and evaluating implications of potential changes. 
• Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior staff in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and/or regulations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 5 plus years’ experience conducting public policy analysis, including identifying options and evaluating implications of potential changes.
• Graduate degree in a related discipline.
• Tax policy experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying tax legislation (e.g., Provincial Sales Tax Act, Carbon Tax Act, Motor Fuel Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act) or drafting tax-related legislation and/or regulations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jannea.Bridge@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until October 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Enhanced Security Screening 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:
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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.