POL SC 30R - Policy Specialist

The Team

Join our Strategic Initiatives (SI) team within the Circular Communities (CC) section of the Environmental Policy and Initiatives Branch (EPIB). This collaborative and dynamic team is composed of six policy and technical specialists dedicated to driving waste prevention and reduction efforts across British Columbia. In this role, you’ll work alongside other leaders in the CC section to develop and implement impactful waste reduction policies and programs. The SI team plays a pivotal role in CleanBC initiatives, championing policies like the Single Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation, and pioneering funding programs that support organic waste diversion. If you're passionate about empowering local communities and Indigenous Nations to build sustainable waste management solutions, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As the Policy Specialist leading the Strategic Initiatives unit, you’ll drive key waste prevention and reduction policies that support B.C.'s communities, including rural and Indigenous communities, aligning with the goals of CleanBC. You’ll supervise and mentor a team of six dedicated professionals, providing strategic direction and collaborating with industry, stakeholders, and Indigenous Nations to create impactful solutions. This role offers the chance to support community resilience, foster local economic growth, and champion environmental progress across the province, making a lasting difference in sustainable waste management for future generations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, geography, resource management, law or environmental studies or similar area of education, and five (5) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in science-based policy and program development in resource management or environmental protection.
• Experience with the development and implementation of legislation, regulation, policies and best management practices.
• Experience developing processes and participating in stakeholder consultations for defining program policies or priorities and identifying stakeholder preferences and reconciling conflicts.
• Experience leading and coaching teams.
• Experience with project management of complex projects.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience developing or implementing legislation, regulation, policies, standards, or programs.
• Experience working with First Nations or Inuit communities, Métis Chartered Communities, and/or Indigenous organizations.
• Experience working with industry and stakeholders.
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration
• Preference may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Provisos:

• Willingness to travel.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gwendolyn.Lohbrunner@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. 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/or permanent vacancies
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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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