BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
This position will support over-all business continuity across government by working with ministries to promote and monitor business continuity programs to ensure critical services and processes continue to function or are returned to service as quickly as possible in the event of a business interruption.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management, Disaster Planning, Risk Management, Social Sciences, Business administration, or a related field, AND two (2) years related experience*; OR
• Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management, Disaster Planning, Risk Management, Social Sciences, Business administration, or a related field, AND three (3) years related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all the following:

• Business Continuity Planning principles and practices
• Facilitating groups to consensus
• Developing and delivering adult training
• Designing and delivering business continuity exercises
• Application of Project Management principles
   

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the folowing:

• Business Continuity Planning certification
• Experience with auditing programs and processes
• Experience with crisis management (ICS/BCEMS) principles and practices

Applicants must be able and willing to:

• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations.
• Work operational deployments across the province.
  
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Karoway@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.

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: 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.