The Climate Action Secretariat (CAS), as a division of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, is responsible for leading and coordinating research, analysis, development and implementation of programs, strategies, policies, and legislation, that enable the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change, while supporting competitiveness and the development of a sustainable economy.
CAS works to achieve provincial climate change goals through engagement and collaboration with Indigenous peoples, the provincial public sector, other orders of government, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, professional and industry associations and business and industry. As well, CAS works directly with industrial operators and verification bodies to ensure compliance under the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act and associated Regulations.
The Resilience and Clean Government Branch is responsible for leading the development of government’s Climate Change Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy. A component of this is ensuring that Government meets its mandated reporting requirements under the Climate Change Accountability Act, including the completion of provincial risk assessments on a five-year cycle.
The Policy Analyst will coordinate and manage research, analysis, development and implementation of processes and policies to support this goal. The policy analyst will contribute to the development of performance measures, and the collection and reporting of information related to government’s performance on climate change adaptation.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected] . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
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NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
- A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience*.
*Related Experience must include all of the following:
- Experience researching policy issues and/or conducting policy analysis (e.g., experience gathering information through research methodology, logically analyzing that information, and using it to draw conclusions and make practical recommendations).
- Experience managing projects and/or project components (e.g., experience creating a project plan, scheduling activities, tracking and reporting on progress against those activities, and liaising with contractors).
- Experience writing documents for decision-makers (e.g., drafting briefing notes or presentation decks).
Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:
- Education or experience related to developing or implementing programs, plans, policies, measures, or recommendations to respond the impacts of the changing climate on the natural environment and/or communities.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, economics, social sciences, natural resource management, or a related field.
- Experience developing performance measures / metrics and/or program outcomes.
- Experience working with Indigenous governments, communities or organizations.
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: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Résumé: YES – Ensure your résumé 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. Your résumé must provide detailed information about your education and experience including the job-related responsibilities and the month[s] and year[s] for your education and for each job in your employment history. Resumes should be limited to a maximum of 3 pages. A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.
