ADMN O 24R - Policy Analyst

The Team
The Public Safety and Policing Modernization Team is part of the Corporate Strategic Initiatives Branch, which leads key public safety projects for the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Our team is dedicated to creating safer communities by working on meaningful initiatives like modernizing the Police Act with values of anti-racism, accountability, and community at the forefront. With team members located in Victoria and the Lower Mainland, we collaborate with Indigenous partners, local governments, and other ministries to make public safety policies more inclusive, equitable, and effective. Our team culture is supportive, professional, and award-winning-perfect for those passionate about making a real difference.

The Role
As a Policy Analyst, you will play a key role in leading consultation shaping public safety policies and legislation that promote equity, accountability, and community values in British Columbia. Your work will involve conducting research, analyzing data, managing projects, and collaborating with diverse partners, including Indigenous partners and local governments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the province's largest co-development initiatives, helping to reform the Police Act and improve public safety outcomes for all communities in BC.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in law, political science, business administration, public administration, social sciences or related discipline and minimum 2 years of *related experience
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include 3 of the following:

• Experience consulting with partners on policy and legislation.
• Experience conducting complex research and analysis and/or policy development.
• Experience managing, evaluating, and administering projects and/or project components.
• Experience working effectively with multiple projects and assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content (examples: regulatory and legislative summaries, briefing notes, What We Heard Report, Cabinet submissions, Treasury Board Submissions, Requests for Legislation, policy documents, and/or public discussion papers).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• At least one year experience in legislation development. Legislation development means preparing cabinet submissions and/or requests for legislation, drafting instructions for amendments to or new legislation and/or regulations, and Order in Council packages.
• Experience with the criminal justice system.
• Experience with consultation and cooperation with Indigenous partners.
• Experience consulting with individuals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC).
• Experience consulting with individuals who self-identify as LGBTQ2S+ and/or people with disabilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nimmi.Takkar@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
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.

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. 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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.

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