BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child Care Capital Grants Team, within the Funding Models and Capital Grants Branch, plays an important role in supporting the development, expansion, and maintenance of licensed child care spaces across British Columbia. As part of a collaborative and established team, you will work alongside experienced policy, program, and operational professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring child care funding programs are delivered effectively to benefit families, providers, and communities throughout the province.

The Role
As a Policy Support Analyst, you will support operational policy and program delivery by conducting research, maintaining resources and procedures, coordinating projects, and helping improve processes across provincial child care funding programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and detail-oriented professional to contribute to meaningful work that enhances service delivery, supports evidence informed decision making, and helps increase access to quality child care for families across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field and 1 year of related experience; OR
• Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field and 2 years related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field and 3 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience includes

• Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis. 
• Experience managing projects and/or project components. 
• Experience working within the Child Care sector or programs (e.g., child care service delivery, training and workforce development, licensing, child care policy, government-funded child care programs, or affordability initiatives).

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

• One (1) year experience supporting government programs, grants, funding programs, or regulatory programs.
• One (1) year of experience communicating with internal and external partners.
• Six (6) months of experience preparing reports, briefing materials, or recommendations for decision makers.
• Additional years of experience in any of the above preferences and/or requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Bodie@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 position headquarters will be Victoria or Vancouver. 
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 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.