BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Police Model Transitions Team leads provincial responsibilities related to police model transitions, this includes supporting municipalities considering a police model transition as well as reviewing proposed models as well as superintending approved changes to police models maintain citizen safety within impacted municipalities, the regional area, and throughout the Province of B.C.

The Role
This position will independently manage assigned research and policy development projects with respect to police models and their transitions, including for new or existing programs or legislation and including engagement with transition parties at the municipal and federal level as required. This position will also support the review and analysis of police model transition proposals and their implementation against an evaluation or assessment framework.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Criminology or related field AND three or more years of relevant experience (preference may be given to applicants with 4 years or more). An equivalent combination of related experience, education and training may be considered.
  
  Relevant Experience Includes:
• Researching policy issues and conducting policy and program analysis;
• Using various research methodologies, including internet research techniques, and gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources;
• Writing a variety of documents such as briefing notes, reports, and correspondence; and
• Managing projects and/or project components.

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

• • Experience and/or knowledge of RCMP contract policing and municipal police departments.
  • Experience working on policy initiatives with cross-ministry, interprovincial and/or federal/provincial/territorial implications.
  • Experience with government’s decision-making, and legislative and regulatory processes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Christal.Engleder@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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.

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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: 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.