BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 4 base position.

Job Overview
The Director is accountable for the successful planning and delivery of operations through a team of Workers’ Advisers who each manage a significant caseload.  This position contributes to strategic planning for the Branch and translates and implements strategic goals into operational delivery at the regional and provincial level.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (i.e. diploma in a related discipline plus seven (7) years of experience; no degree or diploma but ten (10) years of related training and experience).
• Five (5) years experience interpreting and applying workers compensation legislation, regulations, policies and practice.
• Experience leading professional teams and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Leadership experience in a client-service focused area.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience representing workers before appeal bodies on issues arising from them.
• Experience working in the BC workers compensation system.

Provisos / Willingness statement:

• Travel outside of regular work hours may be required to regional offices across the Province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Meghan.Felbel@WAO-BC.org.

About this Position:
Amendment (March 31): Posting closing date extended to April 14, 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 three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application and must demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.