BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position. 

Job Overview:
The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (Ministry) provides leadership and direction for post-secondary education and skills training across the province to support British Columbians with opportunities to thrive, succeed and reach their full potential. The Indigenous Programs Unit is responsible for collaborating with First Nations and Indigenous organizations to support the design and delivery of Indigenous-led, community-based skills training, education and employment programs.
 
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, or related field and a minimum 2 years*related experience or equivalent; OR
• No degree and a minimum 4 years *related experience.

*Related experience in each of the following:

• Experience in research, policy development, and/or program management.
• Experience working collaboratively in partnership arrangements.
• Experience leading and managing contract-related activities for programs and achieving objectives
• Experience leading programs delivered by 3rd party contractors/agreement holders.
• Experience working with and building relationships with Indigenous/First Nations communities, organizations and/or institutions, etc.
• Experience in financial management, managing significant budgets, audits, quality assurance and control plans.
• Experience managing staff or leading teams.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Graduate degree in an applicable area of study.
• Experience with skills training and employment program management.
• Experience in labour market program development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities in a research or project/program management capacity.
• Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact nadaya.vert@gov.bc.ca                   

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 03/05/2027.This position may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.

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 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. 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.