Position #113546

Start date: May 20, 2025

End date: August 28, 2025

Duration: 15 weeks                

Location: Victoria BC – Hybrid                                               

Compensation: $4,073.61 per month ($26.767 hourly)

Project Background

To meet its legislated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, the Province introduced the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (ZEV Act), which requires 100% of new light-duty vehicles sold in B.C. to be ZEVs by 2035. The implementation of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) policy and programs are key to British Columbia achieving its GHG reduction targets and economic development goals.

This policy research project is focused on research and work that will directly inform the implementation of accessibility and reliability measures into the Province’s EV infrastructure policies and programs. The project aims to identify the challenges and opportunities for ensuring that public and private EV charging infrastructure remains barrier-free and reliable for all EV Drivers.

The project is to develop a policy report informed by the following activities:

• Review of current government programs and policies related to EV charging infrastructure;
• Analysis of existing research on EV charging accessibility and reliability;
• Analysis of other jurisdiction’s actions regarding implementation of EV charging infrastructure accessibility and reliability measures;
• Engaging with accessibility experts and interested parties, both internal and external to the B.C. Provincial Government;
• Engaging with the EV charging industry; and
• Developing policy recommendations to improve accessibility and reliability outcomes for EV charging infrastructure in B.C.

The work will result in an EV Charging Infrastructure Accessibility and Reliability Report that includes a summary of research, and policy recommendations for the Province of BC. The report will be used by the Clean Transportation Branch to inform policy and programs.

During the term the successful application will also be responsible for:

• Preparing written reports, case studies, presentations and briefing materials as required, and presenting summaries of work completed at branch meetings and related government/utility/industry working group meetings.
• Providing general support for activities related to Clean Transportation Branch policies and programs.

About the Clean Transportation Branch

The Clean Transportation Branch, within the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, develops and implements leading-edge legislation, policies, and programs to increase efficiency of and decarbonize the transportation sector, and to spur growth in the clean transportation industry in BC.  The Branch sets the strategic direction for British Columbia with respect to transportation energy.  This work is critical to meet the Province’s GHG targets, and the clean transportation targets committed to in the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, and ensuring B.C. thrives in the low-carbon economy of the future.  Work in the Branch is performed in coordination or partnership with other ministries, First Nations, all levels of government within Canada, international governments, industry, utilities, non-government organizations, academic institutions, and public interest groups.

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.

Required Qualifications/ Competencies:

• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Science, or Engineering student from a PICS-affiliated university: UVIC, UBC, SFU, UNBC.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience conducting research and writing research reports.

Recommended:

• Familiar with principles of inclusivity, diversity, and equity
• Interest in clean energy concepts, and/or knowledge of zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure
• Knowledge of policy development

Behavioural Competencies:

Teamwork and cooperation is the ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.

Information seeking is driven by a desire to know more about things, people, or issues. It implies going beyond the questions that are routine or required in the job. It may include ‘digging’ or pressing for exact information, resolution of discrepancies by asking a series of questions, or less focused environmental ‘scanning’ for potential opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be of future use.

Initiative involves identifying a problem, obstacle or opportunity and taking appropriate action to address current or future problems or opportunities. As such, initiative can be seen in the context of proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions. Formal strategic planning is not included in this competency.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and cover letter by May 2nd, 2025 to David McKay at  david.mckay@gov.bc.ca

This position is supported by funding from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.