BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 4 base position

Job Overview
The position provides strategic and operational direction to the regional Indigenous Relations team and serves as a strategic liaison for Indigenous, non-government organizations, industry associations, federal and local governments. The position develops and maintains a broad network of strategic and operational relationships within the region, area and provincially across the Natural Resource Sector agencies to communicate/collaborate on Indigenous-related reconciliation initiatives, support policy development, and agreement negotiations, and promote successful delivery of the priorities and goals of the Ministry. The position also acts as a key resource for the Ministry Regional Management Team (RMT) on behalf of the region. The position requires excellent problem-solving, communication and change management skills with the ability to exercise a high degree of judgment in a situation of constant change, business transformation and shifting roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, indigenous relations studies, business/public administration or a related field and two (2) years of related experience; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in natural resources management.
• Experience providing advice to senior executives.
• Experience in an operational management capacity with business and organizational planning accountabilities.
• Experience dealing with complex natural resource management issues that may significantly impact multiple parties.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and facilitating Indigenous engagement and/or negotiations.
• Experience developing processes, procedures and practices to support work team and/or business delivery.
• Experience leading diverse teams of staff, including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, team-building, and mentoring.
• Experience in financial and human resource management.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Four (4) years or more of experience in any of the points listed above.

Provisos/Willingness Statements:

• Frequent travel may be required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Josh.Pressey@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 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.