BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (MJF) is a team of 15 in the Investment Division that manages a $180M funding program that provides up to $10 million to for-profit manufacturing companies, focusing on transitioning the forest sector to higher-value products. The team works with applicants to assess project readiness and viability, negotiating and administering large-scale funding contracts while delivering key public-facing mandates.

The Role
As the Senior Manager, Program Policy and Assessment, you'll lead the MJF’s Policy and Assessment team, overseeing the evaluation of applications and financial due diligence. You'll manage the prioritization of applications, recommend which ones advance for final approval, and build cross-government relationships. Additionally, you'll develop program policies, set timelines, assign tasks to the team, and ensure the accuracy of materials for the MJF Review Panel.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Planning/Project Management, Natural Resource or Social Science or related field and a minimum of three (3) years related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include:

• Experience in project management and/or leading large scale and complex projects with multiple project delivery components.

• Experience in issues management and problem solving, including providing expert advice to senior management, staff and clients and leadership in the implementation of solutions.

• Experience establishing, building, and maintaining collaborative working relationships with executive, colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, for the purposes of program or policy development, administration, and oversight.

• Experience leading and coaching staff or teams and managing workloads.

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

• Experience delivering grant programs and/or service delivery to the public. 

• Experience in assessing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence and/or reviewing business financial positions.

• Additional years of related experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sonja.Cunningham@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This is a temporary assignment until 01/30/2026 that may be extended or become permanent. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home three (3) days a week 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 for future permanent and temporary vacancies. 
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership. 
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.

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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 - 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 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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