BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position

Job Overview
The Project Management Advisor leads complex, high-profile projects, business missions, and events that support trade, investment, and relationships with partners in Canada and around the world. Working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government representatives, clients, vendors, and international partners, this role manages multiple projects at once and ensures they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The position values inclusive engagement, effective communication, and relationship-building to support successful outcomes across a variety of sectors, communities, and perspectives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field.

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

• Two (2) years’ recent and related experience (defined as experience within the last 10 years) which must include:

  • Experience working in a highly confidential environment, dealing with sensitive issues/materials.

  • Experience managing complex large or multiple medium scale high profile missions or events (in-person and virtual options) of political sensitivity that have multiple project delivery components. 

  • Experience managing relationships with senior government officials and stakeholders and leading consultation sessions.

  • Experience leading medium-sized cross ministry teams of government staff and including third party vendors/suppliers (domestic and/or international). 

  • Experience with procurement of vendors and/or suppliers in domestic and international markets to meet fiscal policy compliance requirements.

  • Experience independently planning and executing major public facing events and/or missions characteristic of product launches, major sales initiatives, government or business leader/delegation visits or tours.

  • Experience with on-site management of major events, including oversight and execution of all key components of the plan, including issue resolution and interaction with high profile clients.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working on mission and event management, project management, survey and other on-line management and/or collaboration platforms.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jonas.Kuhn@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 18): Posting closing date extended to July 1, 2026.
One (1) Position is available in Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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/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 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.