BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Policy, Appeals and Legislation Branch is an established team of approximately 20 policy professionals who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to their work. This collaborative and inclusive team works closely with leaders, subject matter experts, Indigenous partners, and colleagues across government to advance fair, innovative, and people-centered emergency management policies and legislation.

As a trusted source of policy and legislative expertise within EMCR, the team plays an important role in modernizing B.C.’s emergency management framework and supporting fair, reasoned outcomes through its appeals function. Team members value strong partnerships, respectful collaboration, and creating meaningful impacts that help build safer, more resilient communities throughout British Columbia.

The Role
In this Director, Policy & Legislation role, you will provide strategic leadership to a dedicated team that develops policy, analyzes complex issues, drafts legislation, and oversees a statutory appeals program. Working closely with senior government leaders, elected officials, and emergency management partners, you will help shape decisions that support British Columbians before, during, and after emergencies.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to public service to deliver meaningful outcomes for people and communities across the province. As a senior member of a highly respected team, you will have the chance to influence important policy and legislative initiatives while gaining valuable experience that can support future growth into executive leadership roles.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public or Business Administration, law, economics, public policy, or other degree directly related to the position accountabilities.  
• Four years of progressive leadership experience including the following:
  • Leading large-scale and complex legislation, policy, or regulatory transformation initiatives.
  • Supervising and leading teams of staff.
  • Developing program and project objectives and priorities.
  • Negotiating and building partnerships.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Experience managing large scale projects involving internal and external interest-holders.
• Experience developing briefing notes and Treasury Board and Cabinet submissions.
• Experience developing drafting instructions and working with Legislative Counsel.
• Experience overseeing contracted professionals.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations. 
• Travel occasionally.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Keith.D.Preston@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.