BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Legislation and Litigation Unit is a small, collaborative team within the Governance, Legislation and Workforce Branch, Workforce, Accountability and Governance Division. The team manages the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s legislative framework, including the School Act, Independent School Act, Teachers Act, First Nations Education Act and Early Learning and Child Care Act, along with their regulations and orders. The unit also supports litigation, student appeals, board appointments and school trustee elections, and serves as the ministry’s main link to Legislative Counsel and Legal Services Branch. You will join an established team of seven, including a Director, four Senior Legislative Analysts, a Legislation and Appointments Coordinator and the Legislative Analyst. The team works closely with policy and program areas, ministry executives, the Minister’s and Deputy Minister’s offices, legal professionals and partners across government and the education sector. Curious, thorough and generous with their knowledge, team members take pride in producing high-quality work, sharing expertise and supporting one another through fast-paced files and tight deadlines.

The Role
As a Legislative Analyst, you will research, develop and coordinate legislation, regulations and orders through the required approval processes, helping ensure the laws governing K-12 education and child care in B.C. are clear, workable and legally sound. Your responsibilities will include researching legislation, court and tribunal decisions and approaches in other jurisdictions; collaborating with program areas, Legislative Counsel and Legal Services Branch to develop legislation that reflects policy intent; and preparing Requests for Legislation, Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, speaking notes, section notes and correspondence. You will also coordinate approvals for Orders in Council and ministerial orders, including regulations, appointments and proclamations, facilitate requests for legal advice, and respond to legislative questions from government partners and the public. This is an opportunity to see how laws are made, from an initial policy idea through Cabinet to the Legislature, while contributing to decisions that affect students, families, educators, boards of education, independent schools and child care providers across the province. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys research and writing, pays close attention to detail and can adapt to changing priorities and firm deadlines. You do not need to be a lawyer, and you will receive support as you build your knowledge of the ministry’s legislation and legislative processes. Experience with ministry legislation or Orders in Council is an asset, and the position offers a strong foundation for a career in legislation, policy or law.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law or related field and one year of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law or related field and two years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Years of related experience must be in each of the following:

• Experience in legal, economic, social or legislative research and analysis.
• Experience in the development of legislation, regulation and/or public policy.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex projects and/or assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents for senior officials.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Recent experience working with Ministry of Education and Child Care legislation.
• Recent experience supporting the development of Orders in Council to amend regulations.
• Experience dealing with issues of a cross-ministry and/or multi-jurisdictional nature.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Leanne.Davies@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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: 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.