A dynamic role for a skilled analyst with excellent research and communication skills

The Strategic Integration, Policy and Legislation Division supports the Ministry and the children, youth, young adults, and families that it serves by providing advice and support on a range of functions. This includes strategic and operational policy; strategic implementation, communications, and external engagements on priority projects; legislation; litigation; research, and expertise and support on several cross-government initiatives.

The Policy, Legislation and Litigation Branch provides strategic research, policy, legislation, and litigation services to MCFD.

The Strategic Policy and Research (SPRe) team in the Ministry of Children and Family Development focuses on enhancing the ministry’s research capacity and building partnerships with post-secondary institutions, researchers, and the community social service sector. SPRe is also responsible for cross-ministry strategic policy.

The Senior Analyst reports to the Manager of Research and champions and leads research engagement and learning activities, which includes identifying, documenting, and sharing promising practices across the social sector.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (social sciences, humanities, law, public/business administration). Preference may be given to applicants with a master’s degree in a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in conducting internal and/or external engagement and consultation.
• Three or more years of experience in collecting and synthesizing information; developing and delivering reports/ presentations to communicate findings/recommendations to a broad audience.
• Three or more years of experience in leading research and evaluation projects within a Social Sector Ministry or in a large community organization, with a focus on qualitative research, analysis and report writing (e.g. literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, interviews, focus groups, surveys, thematic analysis and program evaluation reports).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Three or more years of experience in conducting evaluations and community-based research within a large social sector organization.
• Three or more years of experience in project management, including leading a project from beginning (such as development of a project charter) to end (such as presenting on project outcomes).
• Three or more years of experience in facilitating groups of varying sizes to achieve a specific business purpose.
• Three or more years of experience in working collaboratively with Indigenous partners or organizations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cynthia.Lee@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children and Family Development offices: Abbotsford, Campbell River, Cranbrook, Fort Nelson, Hope, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Smithers, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, Williams Lake.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

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.

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.