BAND 3 – Policy Manager

Job title: BAND 3 – Policy Manager

Job description: Policy Manager
Band Management 3

On November 1, 2021, the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 12 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

Corporate Strategic Services (CSS) plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Policy, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation and the Project Management Office, CSS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CSS team is comprised of approximately 50 staff. What brings CSS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other support areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

Reporting to the Director, Policy, the Policy Manager leads high profile liquor and cannabis related policy projects. The Policy Manager leads a team of Senior Policy Analysts responsible for monitoring implementation of the provincial regulatory framework for cannabis; liquor and cannabis policy research and development; participating in Federal/Provincial/Territorial working groups; and providing support to executive level working groups (internal and external). This role is responsible for providing research, analysis, advice and recommendations on key issues and policies affecting the Branch’s business and regulatory operations and its relationship with external stakeholders, including the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, and other provincial liquor and non-medical cannabis boards.

Candidates residing either in Lower Mainland or Victoria will be considered.

Offering hybrid model structure including part-time work from home arrangements.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

There are two vacancies. An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in public administration, public policy, business, law, economics, or related field, and a minimum of 3 years of recent, related work experience*.

*Recent, related work experience must have occurred in the last 5 years and must include the following: * A minimum of 2 years of policy development experience.

• Experience leading, planning, coordinating, and managing complex projects and work assignments.
• Experience drafting briefing notes and other written materials to support decision making by Executive and/ or elected officials.

Preference may be given to the following:

• Candidates with experience managing and leading teams, including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, and team building.
• Candidates with experience drafting government Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions.
• Candidates with experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Indigenous individuals, Nations, and organizations.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the Position Requirements section above. 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 Description.

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.

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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jenny Inkpen, Director, Policy at 604 252 7464.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are 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 they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. Late applications will not be accepted.

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