RES O 15R - Research Administrator

Posting Title

RES O 15R - Research Administrator

Position Classification

Research Officer R15

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$57,296.54 - $64,805.30 annually

Close Date

8/25/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

3/31/2024

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division

CSNR/PAWS

Job Summary

Are you a motivated team player who is passionate about research and data analysis?

As the Research Administrator you will be part of a high performing team at the leading edge of human resource analytics in the BC Public Service. You will provide the research and analysis of organizational human resources (HR) data to support the day-to-day delivery of the strategic HR (SHR) analytics services. You will provide this support by accessing, transforming, analyzing and presenting HR data from various sources for internal and/or external clients, with a focus on data visualization to enhance the strategic HR business intelligence. The Research Administrator position was created in part to establish a succession pipeline into the SHR analyst role. As such, you will collaborate with various team members and provide project support for the People and Workplace Strategies (PAWS) branch. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the HR analytics working group across the BC Public Service to learn from other SHR analysts and better meet the SHR needs of the ministry leadership clients.

About our branch

The People and Workplace Strategies Branch in CSNR, supporting the Ministry of Forests and Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, works in partnership with leadership clients to provide thorough, value-added and innovative strategic human resource management and organization development services. The Branch provides clients with Ministry-wide direction and consultation to align Strategic HR and organization development strategies with Ministry business priorities and goals. The Branch leads several initiatives for its ministry clients including workforce planning, employee engagement and other key people priorities that support a positive work environment and high-performance workplace culture.

About our division

Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Ministries (CSNR) serves the six natural resource ministries (Agriculture and Food; Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Forests; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and Water, Land and Resource Stewardship). CSNR is a unique corporate services organization providing services for approximately 7,000 natural resource ministry employees in over 100 locations throughout the province. These services include all aspects of financial planning, budget management, financial operations, strategic human resources, and facilities and asset management. CSNR’s vision is to be a trusted partner sharing in the success of the natural resource ministries. We provide leadership and deliver quality services to enable the natural resource ministries to achieve their goals by remaining committed to providing outstanding service and making our organization a great place to work.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Secondary (or high) school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of course work related to research, statistics or program analysis.
• Experience with reporting and analytics.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• More than six months of experience with reporting and analytics.
• Experience working with HR data.
• Experience working with advanced Microsoft Office Excel features such as macros and Power Query.
• Experience working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Kyara.Johnson@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2024.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 4 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of the following Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship offices: Victoria, Kamloops and Prince George.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - 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.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Policy, Research and Economics