BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The StudentAid BC Policy Team is a collaborative and inclusive group that develops policies to improve affordability and access to post-secondary education and training for students across British Columbia. As a Senior Policy Analyst, you’ll work with a diverse network of policy, research, operational, and government partners to solve complex challenges and help shape programs that support more than 200,000 students and borrowers each year.

The Role
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will lead complex research, analysis, and policy development projects that help improve access to post-secondary education and training for students across British Columbia. Working with a diverse group of partners, you will provide strategic advice, develop evidence-based policy solutions, and support government decision-making that advances affordability, accessibility, and equitable education outcomes for students. The role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact programs and policies while contributing to a more affordable and accessible post-secondary system.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in public administration, law, economics, humanities, social sciences and a minimum of 1 year related experience* in each of the below, OR a related program discipline and 3 years of recent related experience*, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Recent related experience must include:

• Experience developing policy, regulations or legislation in a professional capacity.
• Experience designing and implementing statistical analyses and economic modelling projects.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Experience writing concise and persuasive range of complex policy documents/content.

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

• Master’s degree in public administration, law, economics, humanities, social sciences or a related discipline and recent related experience.
• Experience preparing Treasury Board and Cabinet submissions.
• Experience managing projects or project teams.
• Experience conducting consultation and engagement.
• Experience representing the organization on policy committees and/or working groups.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kim.Dunn@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 temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
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: 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.