Policy Analyst
Administrative Officer R24

This posting is for multiple permanent and/or temporary positions
An eligibility list may be established

An excellent opportunity to apply your analytical expertise

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch is responsible for victim service and violence against women programming, crime prevention initiatives, responses to sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and civil forfeiture.  The Branch operates the Crime Victim Assistance Program, the Victim Safety Unit, Court Support Programs, and the Restitution Program.

The Policy Analyst independently and collaboratively manages assigned policy projects focused on the development and revision of new and existing ministry programs, projects, legislation or other initiatives related to victims of crime, violence against women, human trafficking, restorative justice and crime prevention.

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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.  For specific position related enquiries, please contact Lorinda.Stoneman@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.  For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. criminology, law, social sciences, business administration, public administration, etc.); an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in the following areas:

• Researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis
• Managing projects and/or project components
• Concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content

Preference may be given to candidates with two (2) or more years experience in any of the above areas.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.