BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, SAR Programs, the Manager, Search and Rescue is the provincial leader responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the province-wide Search and Rescue (SAR) policy framework. The Manager provides expert advice and recommendations to senior government officials and works in close collaboration with an extensive network of senior leaders representing all levels of government, Indigenous communities, the private sector and the non-governmental organizations to advance the SAR aspects of provincial emergency management objectives, partner on initiatives and improve outcomes for citizens. The Manager works with considerable autonomy and has authority to influence, broker, negotiate and conclude inter-agency agreements. The Manager provides financial oversight to provincial SAR funding agreements and supervises employees.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.  Please note that this will be verified at the end of the competition.  * Learners “L” and Novice “N” license does not meet the job requirement; AND
• Post-secondary degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration, operations management or a related field; PLUS
• A minimum of three (3) years’ recent (within the past seven (7) years), related* experience in a senior emergency management leadership role. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include three (3) years in each of the following:

• Leading the development and implementation of emergency management or search and rescue policies, programs and projects. 
• Establishing relationships and working in close collaboration with senior leaders in the public, private, non-profit and/or voluntary sectors.
• Negotiating interagency agreements.
• Supervisory experience, including experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in any of following:

• Leading emergency activation/deployments (i.e. search and rescue or disaster response). 
• Leading strategic communications and change management
• Conflict resolution and facilitation experience (e.g., Critical Incident Stress Debriefing).

Provisos/Willingness Statement: 

• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations. 
• Participate in operational deployments throughout the province.
• Must be willing and able to drive a vehicle

For questions regarding this position, please contact Philip.Folkersen@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one (1) full time permanent position available.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.