SENIOR POLICY DIRECTOR, BCBC
The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is seeking an experienced economist interested in public policy with excellent communications skills. This new position will work closely with the President and CEO and policy team on a long-term project focused on productivity.
BCBC's new Productivity Project aims to clearly articulate and broadly communicate policy ideas, big and small, to support improved productivity in B.C. and Canada. We will engage directly with policymakers and leverage opportunities to ensure ideas gain the necessary support for implementation. The project will focus on solutions, direct advocacy, and bringing the right people together from across sectors.
The successful candidate is creative, team-oriented, and motivated to drive policy changes that support a more prosperous future.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing policy proposals, ideas and strategies to influence government decision-makers and other B.C./Canadian opinion leaders, including case-studies on effective policy ideas.
Supporting the communications team, providing public comment through the media and presenting at conferences, meetings and public events as required in a manner that supports our brand and strategic goals.
Working with the events team on opportunities to profile relevant speakers.
Contributing to the Business Council’s economic products, including articles in BCBC newsletters, blogs, op-eds, and research papers.
Building relationships with government policymakers whose portfolios touch on issues relevant to BCBC’s activities.
Staying current with academic and think tank literature that can help inform the Council’s work on relevant policy files.
The desired requirements for this job are:
Strong analytical skills and capacity to interpret and summarize information.
Excellent writing and research skills.
A graduate degree in economics, political science, public policy, or business.
Comfortable speaking to media on key policy topics and participating in BCBC videos.
A good knowledge of the B.C./Canadian economic and political environment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities and ability to work independently.
Competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits program.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to info@bcbc.com. Submissions are due by October 15th, 2024.
About BCBC
Established in 1966, the Business Council of British Columbia is a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting prosperity for current and future generations.
Comprised of over 200 leading B.C. companies, post-secondary institutions and industry associations, BCBC provides credible information, fosters cross-sectoral relationships and advocates for bold and practical solutions to the policy challenges of our time.