BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Assistant Deputy Minister
Partnership and Indigenous Engagement
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Various Locations in BC

An eligibility list may be established for future similar roles
Temporary 1-year opportunity

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is responsible for supporting the well-being of children, youth and families in British Columbia and ensuring all children and youth are safe and supported to achieve their full potential. This includes statutory responsibility for child and family services under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA), and a central role in advancing reconciliation and Indigenous self-determination in child welfare.

The Partnership and Indigenous Engagement Division works alongside First Nations and partners to advance self-determination in child and family services. The division leads Indigenous engagement, negotiation of self-determination pathways including jurisdiction, intergovernmental relations, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives into policy and practice.

The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Partnership and Indigenous Engagement provides executive leadership for Indigenous partnership, Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services, agreement making and implementation, change management, and intergovernmental relations [PV2.1] within MCFD. The ADM is the senior executive authority responsible for advancing Indigenous self-determination in child welfare by supporting First Nations across multiple stages of governance and readiness, from early engagement and relationship building through to the negotiation and implementation of coordination agreements that recognize Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services.

The ideal candidate brings with them significant senior executive experience, a deep understanding of the Indigenous child welfare landscape in British Columbia, and extensive experience working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Indigenous organizations. An exceptional communicator, they are grounded by their strong understanding of Indigenous rights, self determination, and reconciliation, including the application of federal and provincial legislative frameworks.

This outstanding candidate thrives in work environments that are complex and politically sensitive, and their established experience managing negotiations, intergovernmental relations, and agreement making and implementation guides their actions. This trustworthy candidate models deep integrity in their relationship-building and thoughtfully navigates both strategic planning and complex organizational change.

Role profile is attached. The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check and will be required to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure, including declaring any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to reflect the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our executive team and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding organization.

To apply please email a clear and concise cover letter and resume in one document (.pdf) to Executive Recruitment at: Executive.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca by June 18, 2026. Please note the application document must be in .pdf format. Email Executive Recruitment if assistance is needed. Thank you to all who express interest.