ADMN O 24R – Policy Analyst

BC Public Service Agency

Posting Title ADMN O 24R – Policy Analyst Position Classification Administrative Officer R24 Union GEU Work Options Remote Location Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range $76,071.18 – $86,658.48 annually Close Date 11/18/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization Min of Trans & Infrastructure Ministry Branch / Division Policy Programs and Partnerships/Strategic Policy and Legislation Job Summary

The Team
The Policy and Legislation Branch is an established, dynamic team leading the modernization of strategic policy and legislative frameworks to advance sustainable, multimodal transportation solutions in BC. This team provides expert advice and leadership to support the Ministry’s goals for a safe, clean, and reliable transportation system. Working closely with partners across provincial, federal, and community levels, the branch fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging environment where everyone’s input is valued and diverse perspectives help shape impactful policy.

The Role
In this role, you’ll have the chance to shape policies that truly address the needs of diverse communities. You’ll be leading policy projects, conducting thorough analyses, and working closely with various partners to develop thoughtful recommendations that support the ministry’s goals. By listening to feedback from different groups and coordinating efforts across levels of government, you’ll help create policies that are more inclusive and reflect the voices of those impacted. If you’re committed to making a positive difference and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

  • Degree in business administration, public administration, social science or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience in preparation of briefing notes or equivalent to support executive decision making.
  • Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of analytic, advisory or technical documents/to support executive including recommendations for decision makers.
  • Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
  • Experience managing projects and/or project components.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Direct experience developing and/or implementing transportation policy and legislative/regulatory amendments.
  • Direct experience with influencing and/or negotiating to achieve goals and balancing different priorities and perspectives in advancing a project/program objective.
  • Masters degree.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chelsea.Patrick@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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