POL SC 27R - Senior Policy Advisor

Bring your policy and legislation expertise to this exciting leadership role

The Ministry of Environment plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy environment and the important benefits that accompany it -- human health, sustainable economic development and a high quality of life. We work to protect, manage and enhance the province's natural environment to ensure the benefits we enjoy today will be available for our children and grandchildren in the future.

The Ministry’s Strategic Policy Branch provides corporate policy analysis and inter-agency communications services. Members of the Branch provide support and advice to the Minister, Cabinet and caucus committees, the Deputy Minister and other members of the Ministry executive, and to program area staff at headquarters and in the regional offices. Members of the Branch build and maintain constructive and co-operative relationships with partners both within and outside of the Ministry. Issues addressed by the Branch cover the full range of the Ministry’s diverse mandate.

The Senior Policy Advisor is a specialist in developing, evaluating and recommending direction for policies, intergovernmental activities, strategic plans, performance measures, and organizational effectiveness to advance the Ministry’s goals and objectives. The Advisor plans, coordinates, leads or participates in policy analysis and research, contributing to the development and implementation of policies, programs and legislation; conducts or participates in consultations with client groups; uses findings to contribute to the development of a comprehensive ministry strategic plan and ministry policies; develops analytical reports and discussion papers for public consideration.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Regional Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Resource Economics or a related field AND a minimum of 1 year in each related experience below; OR,
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Regional Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Resource Economics or a related field AND a minimum of 3 years in each related experience below; OR,
• Diploma in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Regional Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Technology, Resource Economics or a related field AND a minimum of 4 years in each related experience below; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
  

Related Experience:

• Experience in research, policy analysis and project management;
• Experience in leading and/or facilitating effective operation of multi-disciplinary teams;
• Experience in working effectively with multiple projects and assignments;
• Experience dealing with senior officials and providing advice and recommendations.
  

Preference may be given to applicants whose related experience also includes one (1) or more of the following:

• Environmental, natural resource management and/or sustainable development experience;
• Intergovernmental relations experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rebecca.Westley@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a 12 month temporary opportunity. This opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
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.
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 permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

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.