Your work supports the Islands Trust Area – a scenic archipelago of 13 major islands and
more than 450 smaller islands. Our islands are characterized by vital communities, a rich
cultural history and habitat for an exceptional variety of species, some found nowhere else in
Canada. Outstanding scenery and recreational resources include panoramic viewpoints,
sheltered bays with warm sand and pebble beaches and protected marine waterways that
contribute to the Trust Area’s beauty and appeal. The Islands Trust is a unique federation of
local governments serving the islands in the Salish Sea. We are responsible for preserving and
protecting the islands’ unique amenities and environment in cooperation with other jurisdictions
and stakeholders.
About the Job
If you are seeking an opportunity that allows you to combine your passions for research, writing
and community engagement with your abilities to build relationships and analyze complex
issues then this may be the job for you. This Senior Policy Advisor fosters organizational
excellence in intergovernmental relations in support of sustainable island environments and
healthy island communities. The position is also responsible for leading projects that respond to
the concerns and interests of island communities, Islands Trust bodies, federal, provincial and
local government agencies as well as approximately 37 First Nations with interests in the
Islands Trust Area.
Reporting to the Director of Trust Area Services and working alongside a team of planners and
other professionals, the focus of this role is to provide time-sensitive advice to elected officials
and management from within a high-volume, high-profile work environment. The position offers
an opportunity to work with sustainability leaders to influence change related to land and water
conservation, marine health, resource management, and sustainable communities in the
beautiful Islands Trust Area.
About You:
You are an energetic, creative, motivated, well-organized individual with a strong customer service ethic;
You enjoy a collaborative, busy work environment;
You love learning and can rapidly analyze issues and develop innovative solutions;
You excel at establishing and maintaining positive working relationships in a highly complex political environment.
Qualifications and Experience needed to be successful in this position:
University degree in public administration, political science, social sciences or other related field, plus at least 5 years of policy related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic policy development and implementation, including experience working directly with elected officials and external agencies.
Experience conducting research and policy analysis; demonstrated ability to analyse, research, plan, communicate, and deliver new programs, including related public consultation.
Experience working with teams and committees of elected officials on sensitive, high profile issues is an asset.
Experience with inter-governmental and advocacy activities is preferred.
Experience with land use planning and/or environmental management is preferred.
Further skills, qualifications and competencies required are detailed in the job profile.
The ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel within British Columbia and
possession and maintenance of a Class 5 BC Drivers’ License are also required.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your Qualifications
and Experience meet the needs of the position. Please ensure your resume provides
detailed information about your education and employment history as it relates to the required
job qualifications. Your resume must include the month and year(s) for each job in your
employment history, as well as the job related responsibilities.
A written test may be administered. An eligibility list may be established for other current or
future vacancies, including permanent or temporary positions at any of our Islands Trust
locations including the Northern (Gabriola), Salt Spring, and Southern (Victoria) offices.
Applications will only be accepted through the BC Public Service Agency website:
https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=39485
We thank everyone for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants shortlisted
will be contacted.
Closing Date: March 3, 2017
For more information, please contact Clare Frater, Director, Trust Area Services, by email:
cfrater@islandstrust.bc.ca