Job Description / Duties

BC Public Service
Ministry of Finance
Vancouver, B.C.

Manager, Policy and Oversight

An opportunity to join BC’s Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate

Two positions available

The Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (OSRE) sets conduct standards for the real estate industry, oversees the Real Estate Council’s delivery of Council’s consumer protection mandate, and leads the ongoing reform of real estate industry regulation in British Columbia. OSRE also exercises statutory jurisdiction under the Real Estate Services Act, regulates the marketing of multi-unit real estate developments under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act, and approves strata plan schedules under the Strata Property Act.

The Manager of Policy and Oversight supports policy analysis in the development, implementation and evaluation of new regulations and policies that govern the real estate industry in BC. The Manager contributes policy development expertise to the complex project of interpreting and implementing the recommendations from the Report of the Independent Advisory Group on conduct and practices in the real estate industry in BC, and establishes the authorities of the Superintendent of Real Estate. The Manager consults with and educates the real estate industry (including real estate licensees, brokers, strata developers, Real Estate Boards, Real Estate Council, BC Real Estate Association, etc.) and the public on the interpretation of the regulations and policy.

Qualifications for this role include: Degree (preferably post-graduate) in business administration, public administration, economics, law, or related field; two years related and recent experience providing independent research, analysis and advice on complex legislative or policy projects, including evaluation of options and recommendations; and experience preparing briefing materials and briefing senior officials.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including being one of BC's Top Employers for 2016, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

For more information and to apply by October 3, 2016, please go to:
https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=36130

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

Contact Information

For more information and to apply by October 3, 2016, please go to:
https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=36130

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.