BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
To provide leadership and support in the development and delivery of innovative reconciliation and engagement strategies with First Nations, including the development of business and strategic engagement plans for regional First Nation/government interaction. This includes support for the initiation, negotiation and implementation of cross-Ministry agreements with First Nations and collaboration with partners and natural resource ministries/agencies. Leading components of agreements and/or implementation plans for concluded agreements, the position will develop resilient relationships with First Nations to support regional strategies to advance the provincial economy, job creation, economic diversification and revenue to the Crown and advance First Nations’ involvement in land and resource administration.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in a resource management or social science related field (e.g. land use planning, forestry, geography, environmental studies, anthropology, political science, public/business administration, resource management,) and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; OR,
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a resource management or social science related field (e.g. land use planning, forestry, geography, environmental studies, anthropology, political science, public/business administration, resource management,) and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education, training from a recognized institution and at least six (6) years of related experience may be considered.

Related experience includes:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience participating in interest-based negotiations, conflict and dispute resolution, and leading projects.
• Resource management planning/negotiations or program management experience; and/or,
• Demonstrated experience leading and participating on project teams; and/or,
• Demonstrated experience to develop and foster respectful and long-term relationships with First Nations.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting consultation, negotiating agreements, or implementing economic development projects with First Nations.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment and experience using project management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience working on projects that require working effectively, respectfully and knowledgeably with First Nations communities for mutually beneficial outcomes and fostering long-term and respectful inter-agency and First Nations partner relationships.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Alana.Moreland@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work two (2) or more days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.