Policy Analyst

Classification: Grid 24, BCGEU Membership 

Office Location: Fort St John or Kelowna or Victoria

Salary: $80,960.74 - $92,190.86 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. 
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:                
The Policy Analyst (Analyst) plays a key role in supporting the development of the BCER’s regulatory initiatives and supporting best practices in engaging government, stakeholders, First Nations, and BCER staff to inform and build strong BCER policy to implement government legislation and regulatory change into the BCER framework. The role includes building relationships to facilitate the policy analysis needed for mandate expansion, improving efficiencies in the BCER framework including decision point optimization and continuous improvement to an optimal single-window delivery regulatory model. The Analyst researches policy issues impacting BCER programs and services and provides background information, data analyses, policy evaluations and recommendations to strengthen the current regulations and aid in the adoption of future changes. This includes the analyses and design of government policies and regulations that impact the BCER and identifying opportunities, gaps, and risks in relation to the BCER’s delivery of the mandate and single-window model. The Analyst supports the effective and efficient implementation of the BCER’s legislative and regulatory initiatives, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Organization Chart:     
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
          Chief Legal Counsel, Governance & Regulatory Affairs
                    Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Engagement
                              Executive Director, Regulatory
                                        Director, Regulatory Strategy
                                                  Manager, Legislation / Manager Regulatory & Operational Policy                                         
                                                            Policy Analyst

Responsibilities

Conduct policy analysis, research studies, and prepare detailed reports and recommendations.

Conceptualize and develop policies consistent with the strategic goals and priorities of the BCER and develop recommendations for program/regulation changes.

Collaborate as part of a project team in developing proposals, business cases and cost-benefit analyses, defining and managing project deliverables, assessing progress and taking/recommending corrective action.

Support streamlining of regulatory development processes and decision points within the regulatory framework.

Support development and implementation plans for policy and regulatory changes.

Identify policy issues and act as a subject matter expert in researching and responding to enquiries from across the BCER. This includes collecting and analyzing external policies and processes, performing environmental scans and collecting data, identifying deviations, and/or presenting gaps and opportunities to develop recommendations for revisions in BCER policies.

Build relationships with First Nations, ministries and organizations at the provincial, federal, local or community level to coordinate policies and in consultation to identify issues and obtain feedback on proposed policies.

Conduct cost-benefit analysis and document financial impacts relating to proposed policy and/or program changes.

Develop documents including briefing notes, discussion papers, fact sheets, correspondence, flow charts and other materials.

Qualifications

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics, Environmental or Applied Science, or Law and three years of relevant experience.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience researching policy issues and/or conducting policy analysis in the energy and/or natural resource sector.

Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and/or project teams and developing related action plans.

Demonstrated experience using excellent communication and writing skills to write documents such as briefing notes, reports, discussion papers, fact sheets, correspondence, flow charts and other materials.

Demonstrated experience applying an understanding of Indigenous people’s issues to policy analysis.

Demonstrated experience critically analyzing complex information into summary reports and actionable recommendations.

Preference may be given to candidates with:
Knowledge of industrial processes regulated by the BCER.

Experience working with or an understanding of the process to develop and amend legislation, regulations and orders through the required stages.

Key Competencies:
Critical Thinking
The ability to carefully evaluate information and determine how to interpret it to make a sound judgement. It involves generating and applying unique business insights and opportunities, and the process of exploring and examining issues, ideas, and events before accepting or forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion.

Cultural Agility
The ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively with diverse cultures by recognizing and adapting to cultural differences, fostering positive and collaborative relationships. It involves openness to unfamiliar experiences and the willingness to experience a personal shift in perspective.

Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement
The ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, focused on respectful engagement. It involves a collaborative approach to working towards shared goals, grounded in trust and mutual understanding, which contribute to the success of the BCER.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.

About the BC Energy Regulator:

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being.

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities.

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

What We Offer:

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

Please contact us at Recruitment@bc-er.ca if you require any assistance or more information.

The Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Engagement department provides integrated leadership across the full regulatory lifecycle - bringing together policy development, strategic engagement, communications, and intergovernmental relations to ensure clear, consistent, and effective regulatory outcomes. It aligns what BCER designs, communicates, and delivers by translating regulatory intent into coherent policy, guidance, and external messaging, while incorporating input from First Nations, stakeholders, government, and the public. The department serves as a central coordination point with provincial and federal partners, strengthening alignment on legislation, policy, and regulatory priorities across jurisdictions. By acting as a two-way conduit between BCER and its external environment, it informs policy through engagement, anticipates emerging issues, and ensures communications are timely, transparent, and aligned to a single, credible voice. This integrated approach supports proactive risk management, effective implementation, and reinforces BCER’s role as a trusted, modern regulator.