We’re a small team with big impact.
Our team is growing! If you or someone you know is looking to join a collaborative organization working to strengthen British Columbia’s economy and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Director or Vice President – Policy & Economics
The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is seeking an experienced professional with a strong interest in economics and public policy to join our team. This is a new position that will be filled at either the Director or Vice President level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding BCBC’s capacity in economic analysis, policy development, and external engagement, helping to shape and advance policy ideas through clear, compelling communication to a range of audiences. We are looking for someone who is creative, team-oriented, has a good sense of humour, and is 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 proposals.
Taking the lead on economic products, including research papers, blogs, and op-eds.
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.
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:
A graduate degree in economics or related field in strongly preferred.
A solid knowledge of the B.C./Canadian economic and political environment.
Strong analytical skills and capacity to interpret and summarize information for a variety of audiences, including government and the public.
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills with an interest in participating in external engagement activities.
Comfortable giving presentations and speaking to media on key policy topics.
Strong leadership and team management skills and the ability to work independently.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a 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 due by March 9, 2026.
About BCBC
Established in 1966, the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting prosperity for current and future generations.
Comprised of B.C.’s largest and leading companies, post-secondary institutions, and industry associations, BCBC delivers credible thought leadership, fosters cross-sector relationships, and advances bold and pragmatic solutions to the policy challenges of our time.