RES O 21R - Research Analyst
About the role
Posting Title
RES O 21R - Research Analyst
Position Classification
Research Officer R21
Union
GEU
Work Options
Remote
Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$71,853.58 - $81,702.30 annually
Close Date
2/17/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
2/4/2027
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Post-Sec Ed & Future Skills
Ministry Branch / Division
Post-Secondary Operating & Emergency Support/Finance Technology and Management Services
Job Summary
The Team
The Post-Secondary Finance Unit is a collaborative and knowledgeable team that plays a key role in supporting the financial health and accountability of B.C.’s public post-secondary system. The team values diversity of thought and experience, recognizing that a variety of perspectives strengthens decision-making and policy development. Working together in an inclusive environment, the team ensures that funding, policy and enrollment reporting processes are fair, transparent, and responsive to the diverse needs of institutions and students across the province.
The Role
This role is one of four positions within the well established Funding and Analysis team and contributes to collecting, analyzing, and reporting student enrolment data. The position combines solid analytical expertise with commitment to accurate and clear reporting through the creation and maintenance of large complex data sets. In an inclusive and collaborative environment, the role helps strengthen accountability and promote shared understanding among institutions of student enrolment practices and contexts.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics or social science field, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of related work experience, in each of the following areas:
- Data analysis and conducting qualitative and quantitative research using analytical tools (e.g. MS Excel tables, dashboards, Power Pivot, etc.).
- Experience interpreting policy or legislation and/or experience applying policy or legislation.
- Experience analyzing data for variances and trends and recommending options and courses of action.
- Experience with MS Office applications.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience with Microsoft Excel PivotTable.
- More than 2 years (within the past 5 years) of related work experience, in one or more of the work experiences listed above.
- Experience creating, owning and maintaining data sharing channels with external stakeholders in Microsoft Teams.
- Experience in applying data management policy or standards.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Ransom@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until February 4th, 2027. This position may be extended or become 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) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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:
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.
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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
RES O 21R - Research Analyst
About the role
Posting Title
RES O 21R - Research Analyst
Position Classification
Research Officer R21
Union
GEU
Work Options
Remote
Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$71,853.58 - $81,702.30 annually
Close Date
2/17/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
2/4/2027
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Post-Sec Ed & Future Skills
Ministry Branch / Division
Post-Secondary Operating & Emergency Support/Finance Technology and Management Services
Job Summary
The Team
The Post-Secondary Finance Unit is a collaborative and knowledgeable team that plays a key role in supporting the financial health and accountability of B.C.’s public post-secondary system. The team values diversity of thought and experience, recognizing that a variety of perspectives strengthens decision-making and policy development. Working together in an inclusive environment, the team ensures that funding, policy and enrollment reporting processes are fair, transparent, and responsive to the diverse needs of institutions and students across the province.
The Role
This role is one of four positions within the well established Funding and Analysis team and contributes to collecting, analyzing, and reporting student enrolment data. The position combines solid analytical expertise with commitment to accurate and clear reporting through the creation and maintenance of large complex data sets. In an inclusive and collaborative environment, the role helps strengthen accountability and promote shared understanding among institutions of student enrolment practices and contexts.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics or social science field, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of related work experience, in each of the following areas:
- Data analysis and conducting qualitative and quantitative research using analytical tools (e.g. MS Excel tables, dashboards, Power Pivot, etc.).
- Experience interpreting policy or legislation and/or experience applying policy or legislation.
- Experience analyzing data for variances and trends and recommending options and courses of action.
- Experience with MS Office applications.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience with Microsoft Excel PivotTable.
- More than 2 years (within the past 5 years) of related work experience, in one or more of the work experiences listed above.
- Experience creating, owning and maintaining data sharing channels with external stakeholders in Microsoft Teams.
- Experience in applying data management policy or standards.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Ransom@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until February 4th, 2027. This position may be extended or become 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) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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:
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.
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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.