BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Legislation Branch has central responsibility for developing and delivering the ministry’s legislative and regulatory program. The branch partners with ministry decision-makers and subject matter experts in the development of policy to draft legislation/regulations/orders that are consistent with government’s strategic priorities; consistent with and complementary to existing law and program area mandates; and, meet the intent of decision-makers and the goals and objectives of the ministry.

The Role
The Senior Legislative Analyst is responsible for leading the research, development, and processing of legislation and policy through the required stages and coordinate the implementation of new legislation/regulations/orders. This position involves working with colleagues across the ministry and other NRS ministries and is responsible for preparing various forms of government briefing materials and instructing Legislative Counsel in the drafting of legislation.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
●    Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 2 years of *related experience, or 
●    Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 3 years of *related experience, or 
●    Diploma in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and 4 years of *related experience, or
●    Other combinations of training/education and *related experience may be considered.

*Related Experience must include at least two of the following:
●    Significant experience researching, analyzing and evaluating complex regulatory, technical or program-related issues and information (preferably related to forestry, land, environmental or natural resource management) to assess the impact on legislation or policy.
●    Experience providing leadership and expertise in the development of policy or legislation in a government, public sector, or similar highly regulatory environment, preferably in a resource management field.
●    Experience interacting and/or working with corporate executive and senior management.
●    Experience establishing, building, and maintaining collaborative working relationships with partners for the purposes of defining and developing policy or legislation.
●    Experience producing complex and high-level written documentation including policy, draft legislation, ministerial and executive level correspondence, etc.
●    Experience developing legislation and/or policy that was guided or impacted by partner and government objectives and political priorities; and with processes and expectations in the development and life cycle of public regulatory legislation and associated policy.

Preference may be given to applicants with: 
●    Recent experience as part of major legislative or regulatory change initiatives.   
●    Experience with the Ministry's regulatory framework including the relevant Acts, regulations and policies.
●    Recent experience writing a range of documents for senior officials.  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kevin.Sage@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. 
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 
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.

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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.