BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Southeast Initiatives Secretariat, a newly established multi-ministry body, operates under the guidance of an Assistant Deputy Minister and reports directly to the Deputy Ministers’ Committee on Natural Resources. With representation from various ministries including Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and others, this Secretariat aims to create a unified strategy for the responsible mining of metallurgical coal in the Elk Valley. The goal is to balance ongoing mining activities with environmental improvements, manage cumulative effects, and engage First Nations in decision-making processes to foster healthy and thriving communities.

The Role
As the Project Management Advisor, you'll be at the heart of managing and supporting the Secretariat's initiatives. Your responsibilities will involve project management, such as creating planning documents, tracking progress, and coordinating priorities across multiple ministries. You'll collaborate closely with the Director, ministry representatives, and Indigenous partners to ensure alignment on key initiatives and milestones. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to support various strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field and 1 year of related experience; OR
• Diploma in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field and 2 years related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in project management or a related field and 3 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience working closely with a variety of partners to lead project planning, tracking and implementation. 
• Experience with conducting research and analysis to track, monitor and evaluate project progress, and identify and assess competing and/or conflicting priorities.
• Experience with organizing, facilitating and presenting outcomes from meetings.

Preference may be given to: 

• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Applicants with project management experience in natural resources management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Natalie.Salloum@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Currently there is 1 temporary opportunity available until 09/30/2026.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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