BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Specialized Homes and Support Services (SHSS) Implementation Team is an established, collaborative team leading the implementation of the Specialized Homes and Support Services program across British Columbia. Working alongside colleagues from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise, the team is dedicated to supporting the implementation of SHSS to create consistent, high-quality, relationship-based supports that improve the lives of children and youth while strengthening families and communities.

The Role
Senior Advisor, Implementation contributes to the implementation of Specialized Homes and Support Services by coordinating operational readiness activities, solving challenges, building processes, leading working groups, and working closely with partners across the ministry. In this role you will help to implement services that strengthen support children, youth, and families to thrive in their homes and communities, and contribute to a more inclusive, consistent, and high-quality network of care across British Columbia. This position works in a highly dynamic environment on a variety of exciting priorities, balancing multiple competing deadlines while collaborating with dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring teams. The work is diverse, meaningful, and offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in business administration, public administration, communications, social work or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• 3 years’ experience leading and resolving complex issues, both staff and client.
• 3 years’ experience managing a portfolio of high impact projects / initiatives in a client service environment.
• 2 years’ experience in leading project implementation that have a significant component of change or transformation.
• 2 years’ experience in managing relationships with social sector contracted agencies and key interested parties, including executives.
• 2 years’ experience in the delivery of direct services support and resources planning.
• 2 years’ experience with data analysis and presenting recommendations/outcomes/reports to diverse audiences, including executives.
   

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 3 years’ experience in the delivery of direct social sector services support and resources planning in MCFD.
• 3 years’ experience in managing relationships with social sector contracted agencies and key interested parties, including executives in MCFD.
• 2 years’ experience solving complex social sector service delivery implementation with organizational change impacts across multiple internal and external bodies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Claire.Steel@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
This is a temporary opportunity until September 30, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.