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 Policing and Security Branch (PSB), Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) provides central oversight of policing, law enforcement and the security industry in British Columbia. Policing in British Columbia is provided by the RCMP, 11 independent municipal police departments and one First Nations administered police service. Several agencies, such as the South Coast British Columbia Transit Authority Police Service, provide supplemental policing.

The Director of Police Services superintends policing in British Columbia on behalf of the Minister. The Director establishes provincial policing standards, inspects and reports on the quality of policing and law enforcement and administers programs.

The Director, Policing Operations and Organized Crime (the “Director”) will supervise and lead the research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies and legislation for a multi-disciplinary program. This position requires the leadership of areas of Branch responsibilities in fulfilling Ministry priority matters. The Director operates with significant independence to lead programs and projects that impact the effectiveness of law enforcement throughout the province, with a particular emphasis on police operations related to organized crime. Major responsibilities of this position include the Witness Security Program and support for policing operations and management of government programs related to serious and organized crime.

This position requires the leadership of highly confidential matters involving serious and organized crime, and sensitive information. The Director has the statutory responsibility to oversee the Witness Security Program and lead the administration and enforcement of the Witness Security Act.  The Director leads and supervises a team dedicated to managing and overseeing police and government programs related to serious and organized crime.  The Director and their team are required to work closely with the Performance Evaluation and Compliance Hub to ensure that these programs are delivered in a manner that satisfies performance metrics and provides a suitable return on investment for provincial funding.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, social science, political science, public, business administration or a related field.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in each of the following:
  • Experience managing and leading teams in a supervisory capacity.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of complex strategic policy, programs and/or plans.
  • Experience building relationships with stakeholders and working with external partners (e.g. provinces/territories and federal government in the review, development and negotiations of program delivery and policy).
  • Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content (e.g.: briefing notes, information notes, reports, project plans, correspondence etc.)
  • Experience managing and protecting highly sensitive and confidential information.

Preference may be given to applicant with experience in one or more of any of the following:

• Supervising in a unionized environment.
• Regulatory or law enforcement environment.
• Working with appointed Boards or Committees.
• Working in the areas of witness security and serious and organized crime.
• Administering and enforcing legislation and regulations.
• Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements or preferences.

Provisos:

• Evening and weekend work may be required, as needed, to support operations.
• Occasional travel to other geographic locations within BC may be required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jacqueline.Davies@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment May 26, 2026: Posting closing date extended to June 2, 2026.
Flexible work options are available. This position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening (ESS) 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 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 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. 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.