BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. Legal Services Branch provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. Legal Services Branch’s clients include all Ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies.

The Natural Resources, Transportation, and Indigenous Legal Group (NATRIL) is an established team within LSB of around 140 professionals divided into five Units based on subject area.  This opportunity is for the Transportation and Land Unit within NATRIL.  The Transportation and Land Unit is responsible for providing legal advice on all aspects of Crown land administration including Crown land transfers and other dispositions; providing legal advice on provincial transportation and highway matters, including procurements and contracts, transportation projects, land transactions and administrative law matters;  and defending the Province from compensation claims made pursuant to the Expropriation Act.

The Role
The Transportation and Land Unit is recruiting one PEA Legal Counsel 1 (between one and five years of call) for a temporary opportunity (full-time) for the period February 1, 2027 to February 1, 2028.  The successful candidate will work within a team of lawyers and other professionals to provide solicitor’s legal services to Ministries in respect of all aspects of Crown land management, including Crown land transfers, advising statutory decision makers, advising on the Land Act and dispositions under that Act including leases, licences and other interests, compliance and enforcement on Crown land, land transfers to First Nations under Treaty and non-Treaty agreements, advising on matters related to BC Parks and Mountain resorts, and other conveyancing and real property matters as required.     

This position is for a solicitor with excellent organizational, legal research and writing skills, who can work collaboratively with other legal counsel in LSB and with our instructing clients and be able to manage multiple files with competing priorities, pressing deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for call to the Law Society of British Columbia with between one (1) and five (5) years of call (called between 2022-2026) or between one (1) and five (5) years of relevant practice experience, as a lawyer, if called for more than five (5) years (prior to 2022).*
• *To be considered for this position if you have more than 5 years of call, your materials must clearly explain how your relevant practice experience, as a lawyer, is less than your years of call.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Current or recent experience with land law, land transactions, registries and/or relevant legislation, such as the Land Act and Land Title Act;
• A strong background in administrative law, including experience advising statutory decision-makers;
• Experience with Treaty and non-Treaty agreements with First Nations; and
• Strong academic records, clerkships and relevant publications.

Proviso:

• Travel may be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting. 

IMPORTANT: Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeff.VanHinte@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
We currently have one (1) temporary opportunity (full-time) from February 1, 2027 to February 1, 2028.
This position is subject to membership in the Professional Employees’ Association (PEA).
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) may 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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.
 

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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. Please provide your years of call in all jurisdictions.

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.