BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Provincial Planning and Conservation Branch (PPC) provides leadership, policy direction, implementation guidance and coordination for land use planning, conservation strategy, Indigenous Conserved and Protected Areas, and broad-scale species at risk planning.

The Role
Reporting to a team lead and working in a variety of settings, the Policy Analyst independently manages assigned projects focused on aspects of policy and process for PPC, working to ensure clear policy and process, to support project development and documentation, to track program progress and indicators, and to help to advance the work of landscape conservation and stewardship. The positions bridges different disciplines and may engage directly with agency partners, stakeholders and First Nations to encourage ongoing partnerships.  The position is key to maintaining a coordinated approach to work that involves a diverse array of funders, partners, projects, and approaches.  The position supports the work of reaching the target of protecting 30% of its lands and waters by 2030, implementing of Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), and advancing landscape connectivity work in BC. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and 3 years related experience* OR 
•    Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience* OR 
•    Master’s degree and 1 year related experience OR 
•    An equivalent combination of education/training and 5 or more years’ related experience* may be considered.

*Related experience must include: 
•    Experience researching natural resource policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
•    Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a larger project.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following: 
•    Experience with simple spatial analysis (e.g., importing spatial files, performing simple overlays).
•    Experience with financial management and government procurement process. 

Willingness Statements
•    Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
•    Must be willing to travel throughout the province as needed.

For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Quayle@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Water, Land, Resource Stewardship office. 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 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 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.