BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Indigenous Community Relations Team is a dedicated and collaborative group focused on building partnerships with First Nations communities and Indigenous-led organizations to strengthen emergency management programs and service delivery. This established team plays a key role in supporting reconciliation and advancing Indigenous-centered approaches to emergency management across British Columbia.
 

The Role
This position coordinates engagement with First Nations communities and shares information on the four pillars of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It offers an opportunity to foster mutual respect, support reconciliation, and contribute to building disaster resilience in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in a related field (eg. First Nations engagement or consultation, Public Administration, etc) and one (1) year of related experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities; OR,
• Certificate in a related field (e.g., First Nations engagement or consultation, Public Administration, etc.) and two (2) years related experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating special events, workshops or working sessions with external partners.
• Experience developing and implementing tracking and monitoring systems.
• Experience building strong relationships and working as part of a team.
• Experience typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of documents and materials in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,). 
   

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Two (2) years or more experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
• Experience conducting research and providing findings and recommendations to support program, product or service development that are culturally relevant.
• Experience in emergency management. 

Willingness statements:

• Travel overnight, occasionally, and on operational deployments, up to 2 weeks, to locations anywhere in the province.
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rachelle.Dorer@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent opportunity available in Surrey, and one (1) permanent opportunity available in Kamloops.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Kamloops, Surrey, Saanichton and Prince George.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.