BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Governance, Legislation and Engagement Division leads the ministry’s work on Indigenous post-secondary education policy, engagement and implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

The Role
The Executive Director provides leadership to shape policies and programs that support a high-quality, inclusive post-secondary education system that meets the needs of Indigenous learners and communities. This role builds strong, respectful partnerships with Indigenous and post-secondary partners, helping to remove barriers and promote reconciliation through meaningful action. With a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, the Executive Director ensures Indigenous voices are central to decision-making and system-wide improvements.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g. social sciences, education, public administration or law); AND
• A minimum of 5 years of *recent  (within the last 2 years), related experience in a senior management capacity; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Recent (within the last 2 years) related experience in a senior management capacity must include each of the following:

• Experience leading strategic public and stakeholder engagement priorities in the public sector.
• Experience developing and implementing policies using a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues.
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring and supervising staff; including directing a diverse workgroup of employees including goal setting, performance management and succession planning.
• Experience working in partnership with Indigenous governments, communities and/or organizations.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in the post-secondary education sector.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Luke.Butler@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia 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 to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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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