Address
Form of workPOL SIH 27R - Senior Policy Analyst - AMENDED
Position Classification
Policy Social/Info/Health R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Westbank, BC V4T 1P6 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$83,313.83 - $95,028.45 annually, which includes a 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment*
Close Date
2/22/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
4/5/2025
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Indigenous Agreements Branch, Partnership and Indigenous Engagement Division
Job Summary
An excellent senior opportunity for an individual with a passion for policy and Indigenous Agreements!
The Ministry of Children and Family Development supports healthy child development by its commitment to a collaborative professional practice delivered across a range of services that strive to maximize the potential of children and youth and achieve meaningful outcomes for children, youth and families. The Ministry promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to achieve the potential of every child in British Columbia.
The Partnership and Indigenous Engagement Division provides support and guidance to each Indigenous community as they work towards exercising authority and jurisdiction over child and family services. This may include creating shared workplans, collaborating with partners from across the provincial and federal governments, developing agreements to formalize relationships and supporting efforts to address service delivery issues affecting Indigenous children, families and communities.
The work of the division directly supports the ministry's goal to engage with Indigenous peoples and partners to strengthen the child welfare system by addressing the root causes of the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in government care.
Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Agreements, the Senior Policy Analyst supports the development of Indigenous agreements related to Indigenous child welfare jurisdiction, including consultation, research and analysis, and preparing briefing materials. The Partnership and Indigenous Engagement Division works closely with other ministries, the federal government and key Indigenous partners on emerging child welfare related issues and projects that affect Indigenous children, youth and families.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in an appropriate discipline (social sciences, law, public administration, business administration) anda minimum of three (3) years of related work experience*;OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and education (i.e. Diploma in a relevant discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience*).
Related Work Experience* must include all of the following:
- Experience in the development and/or application of legislation and regulation.
- Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
- Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
- Experience in writing a range of documents for senior staff, executive, partners and stakeholders.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience in the development and/or analysis of legislation, regulation and policy that affects Indigenous people and/or communities.
- Experience working with Indigenous people and/or organizations.
- Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jackie.Robinson@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
Amendment Feb. 15, 2024 - posting closing date extended to Feb. 22, 2024.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
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.
There is one (1) temporary opportunity until April 5, 2025.A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
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 -A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES -You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will 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.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics, Social Services
