BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Student Outcomes Program team at BC Stats leads one of British Columbia’s longest-running and most influential post-secondary education research programs. Working in partnership with public post-secondary institutions, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and the BC Student Outcomes Research Forum, the team manages province-wide graduate surveys that provide valuable insights into education experiences, employment outcomes, and further studies. The team combines expertise in survey methodology, data management, research and analysis, communications, and partner engagement to deliver trusted evidence that supports institutional planning, public reporting, and policy development across B.C.’s post-secondary education system. The work is highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, analysts, technical specialists, and sector partners to continuously improve the program and expand the use of student outcomes data.

The Role
As a Senior Research Analyst, you will play a key role in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making across government and the post-secondary education sector. You will contribute to survey operations, statistical analysis, research projects, database management, data visualization, reporting, and the development of innovative approaches to understanding student outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to work with large-scale administrative and survey datasets, collaborate with partners across British Columbia, and support emerging initiatives related to student success, labour market transitions, equity, and evidence-based policy. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, communicating findings to diverse audiences, and contributing to research that helps improve educational and employment outcomes for current and future people living in British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree and 1 year of *related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of *related experience; OR
• Diploma and 3 years of *related experience; OR
• Certificate or Coursework and 4 years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include:

• Experience in designing and conducting research (e.g., qualitative and quantitative research).
• Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience writing and finalizing research and/or analytic outputs for different audiences (e.g., reports, summaries, data tables).
• Experience developing research and/or analytical projects.
• Experience with direct interactions with clients in a research and/or analytical setting.
• Experience with managing large-scale research and/or analytical projects from start to finish (i.e., projects that are complex, involve multiple smaller projects, involve a team of staff, have multiple client groups or interest parties, and/or require new systems).
• Experience with advanced features of word processors, presentations, and data software (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, statistical software). Examples of advanced features include styles, charts/tables, templates, track changes, accessibility features, complex functions (data software), and so on.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Education with courses in statistics.
• Experience with analytical coding (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, Python, SQL database platforms and applications).
• Experience in the use, manipulation and reliability of large and complex databases.
• Experience with designing and programming surveys, questionnaires, and/or assessment scales.
• Experience with Statistics Canada education and labour market (CIP, NOC) related data.
• Experience with performing complex or nuanced analyses (e.g., inferential statistics, thorough interpretation).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brooke.Somers@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
The position headquarters will be Victoria, Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver or Prince George.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 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.