BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Programs and Services Team is part of the Heritage Branch and is an established, collaborative team of six professionals with expertise in heritage resource management, toponymy, and fossil heritage. Team members work closely with Heritage Planners, senior specialists, and provincial roles such as the Provincial Registrar and Collections Manager, as well as database teams across government. The team is well known for its collaborative approach and for providing trusted advice that supports heritage protection and engagement throughout British Columbia.

The Role
This role focuses on administering heritage programs, providing policy advice, leading engagement, and building relationships with partners inside and outside government. The position plays a key role in shaping new heritage programs and policies, and helping communities conserve and celebrate both tangible and intangible heritage. Candidates will find this opportunity rewarding due to the unique scope of heritage work in BC, ranging from ancient fossil heritage to living cultural traditions that continue to shape communities today.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, planning, history, archeology, heritage conservation, tourism, museum studies or equivalent.

  • Preference may be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, planning, history, archeology, heritage conservation, tourism, museum studies, archival studies or equivalent.

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

• Experience developing or applying policy, procedures or legislation related to heritage management or conservation.

  • Preference may be given to candidates with a minimum of one year of experience related to heritage conservation, heritage resource management, heritage or cultural tourism, heritage conservation, or tourism management. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Genevieve.weber@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home two (2) days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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.