BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) provides a leadership role to the Province of British Columbia in its reconciliation efforts with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples. A key component of reconciliation involves working collaboratively and respectfully with First Nations, and building and maintaining partnerships with all levels of government, industry, and partners. These partnerships create opportunities to collaborate on shared reconciliation goals of First Nations, Indigenous Peoples and the Province. Reconciliation efforts work to support the development of sustainable, healthy, and resilient Indigenous communities. The Government to Government and Community Relations Division (GGCR) plays a fundamental role in supporting government’s reconciliation mandate across the Province. Our role is to lead engagements and negotiations with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, and advance meaningful opportunities at the regional level. 

The Role

The Regional Director provides the overall direction and leadership for program delivery in the region, supports cross-ministry resource management initiatives and delivers on the ministry’s goals in the region. The regional goals include the negotiation and implementation of short long-term reconciliation agreements, negotiation and support for treaty negotiations, implementation support and oversight of negotiated treaties, and outreach and relationship development with First Nations and third-party partners. With respect to urgent and unpredictable critical incidents, the Regional Director also has an important operational role in supporting and/or coordinating local and regional activities on behalf of all related government ministries. Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the Regional Director has the responsibility to ensure coordinated and timely delivery of ministry goals through a team of professional and technical staff. The role demands a high degree of senior managerial skills, technical knowledge, professional judgment, excellence in communication skills, as well as the ability to use diplomacy, tact and influence in developing and maintaining critical strategic and operational relationships with First Nations, colleagues, senior officials of government and agencies and industry leaders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a resource management related field (e.g. land planning, forestry, geography, natural resource management, land management, agriculture, natural resource biology, environmental law/management, urban/regional land use planning, land surveying, geology, engineering related to natural resources, science, public/business administration, resource management, geoscience) and a minimum 3 years of combined related experience,  OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a resource management related field e.g.., land planning, forestry, geography, natural resource management, land management, agriculture, natural resource biology, environmental law/management, urban/regional land use planning, land surveying, geology, engineering related to natural resources, science, public/business administration, resource management, geoscience) and a minimum of 5 years of combined related experience  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and or training and experience may be considered.

Related experience includes:

• Resource management planning or program management experience;
• Leading complex, multi-party negotiations with First Nations and/or the federal government; or comparable recent negotiation experience leading bi-lateral, multi-party negotiations in matters of similar profile and significance;
• Working in a cross-cultural setting including issue resolution, negotiation and relationship development;
• Managing issues, solving strategic problems, providing leadership expertise, including the formulation and articulation and accomplishment of goals through gaining commitment and securing resources; and,
• Providing leadership to teams in the successful achievement of ministry goals.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• A Master’s degree with minimum 5 years of combined related experience.
• A Bachelor's degree with minimum 7 years of combined related experience.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)

For questions regarding this position, please contact alana.moreland@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation offices: Cranbrook, Invermere, Creston, Nakusp, Nelson, Grand Forks, Rossland, Trail, Revelstoke, Golden, Kamloops, Vernon and Merritt.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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 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.