BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 3 base position

Job Overview
The Security Programs Division provides statutorily governed public safety programs such as: Cannabis Security Screening, Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP), Security Services Act (SSA) Program, and non-statutorily governed programs such as the Protection Order Registry (POR) and the Personnel Security Screening Office (PSSO). Reporting to the Director of Security Screening, the two Managers of Security Screening will provide leadership to the PSSO, including the Enhanced Security Screening program; the CRRP (client services and risk assessment) and Cannabis Security Screening program. The Managers will oversee complex security screening investigations and provide leadership and technical guidance to team leads and investigators.  The Managers will make statutory decisions under the Criminal Records Review Act and the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.  The Managers will establish a sound framework, based on the principles of administrative law and natural justice, to ensure consistent, independent recommendations and reports are produced.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in social work, criminology, law, or public administration, and a minimum of 4 years of recent (within the last 6 years) progressively responsible and related experience; OR
• Post-Secondary Diploma and 6 years of recent (within the last 8 years) related experience.

Related Experience Must Include: 

• Minimum of 2 years of investigative experience working within a government regulatory environment: Investigative experience is defined as and must include: information gathering, interviewing, applying facts to criteria set out in Acts, Regulations and/or policies, and making recommendations; PLUS
• Minimum 2 years of interpreting and applying knowledge of Acts, Regulations and Policies; PLUS
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the supervision of multi-disciplinary operational employees and demonstrated competence in overseeing investigations.
   
• A combination of the required education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of an investigative team in a regulatory environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jodi.Webber@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until February 28, 2028.  This position may be extended. 
This position can be based in any PSSG office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Enhanced Security Screening 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.

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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. 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.