Summary
Description
The Team
The Strategic Policy and Research (SPRe) team in MCFD 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 strategic cross-ministry and cross-divisional policy (including policy coordination) within the Policy, Legislation, and Litigation (PLL) Division.
The Role
The Senior Research Officer reports to the Manager of Research, SPRe. They are responsible for leading complex research projects across all eight of the ministry’s service lines – in support of the ministry’s strategic framework, policies, practices, and service delivery. They are also responsible for building and maintaining relationships, and managing research contracts with the ministry’s external partners, including post-secondary institutions, research centers, and other research partners.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, social sciences, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in leading complex research projects.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in effectively managing multiple ongoing projects and competing priorities.
- Experience building relationships with internal and external partners.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- A Master’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in progress in public or business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience leading complex research projects in a government or public sector setting.
- Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools.
- Experience in knowledge mobilization.
- Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous partners or organizations.
- Experience managing contracts and/or sponsored research agreements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Peter.Rudiak-gould@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until February 28, 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
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.
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