BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Liquor and Cannabis Analyst Team (LCAT) is an established, collaborative team within the Licensing Division of the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that works together to review and assess a wide range of liquor and cannabis licensing applications across British Columbia. As part of a team of experienced analysts and leaders, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across policy, compliance, communications, finance, and other program areas to support fair, consistent, and evidence-based licensing decisions that consider diverse perspectives, regulatory requirements, and the needs of communities throughout the province. The team values inclusion, knowledge sharing, and respectful collaboration, creating an environment where different experiences and viewpoints are welcomed and where employees have the opportunity to contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on businesses, communities, and the public interest.

The Role
This Senior Team Lead role is an opportunity to lead and support a team of licensing professionals while helping shape the delivery of liquor and cannabis licensing services across British Columbia. You’ll provide coaching, guidance and leadership on complex licensing matters, work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and contribute to operational improvements that support fair, consistent and accessible service for diverse businesses and communities throughout the province.

If you enjoy developing people, solving complex problems and working in a collaborative environment, this role offers a meaningful balance of leadership, strategic thinking and hands-on decision-making. By bringing strong judgment, cultural agility and a commitment to inclusive practices, you’ll help build a respectful workplace, support employee growth, and contribute to licensing decisions and service improvements that have a tangible impact across B.C.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.

Acceptable education and experience equivalencies include:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
• A post-secondary degree in a related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Post-secondary certificate in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience includes the following:

• Supervising or leading staff or project teams.
• Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating complex issues.
• Implementing policies, procedures, and business processes.

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

• One (1) or more years of experience managing a wide range of issues including those of a sensitive and/or political nature.
• One (1) or more years of experience working within the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch within the last five (5) years.
• Supervisory experience within the BC Public Service within the last year.
• Completion of the Supervisor Development Certificate or equivalent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact karina.isdahl@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.
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.