BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Management Services Unit is part of the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), a provincial organization that helps regulate and license liquor and cannabis establishments and events across British Columbia. This collaborative team provides a wide range of operational and strategic support to the branch, including budget management, financial policy advice, records management, workplace planning, technology coordination, and employee training and development. Team members work closely with colleagues across the LCRB and Corporate Services to support effective service delivery and branch operations.

The Role
The Director, Management Services provides strategic leadership for a diverse team consisting of included and excluded staff. The Director oversees a broad range of corporate services, including financial management, human resources, records management, facilities, information security, emergency preparedness, and business operations. This role works independently and collaborates with senior leaders, government partners, and service providers to deliver complex, organization-wide priorities while ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and public sector accountability standards. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Director helps shape organizational direction, leads major projects, and supports informed decision-making through strong governance and policy development.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related field plus three (3) years recent related experience OR
• Diploma in a related field (e.g. public administration, business administration, accounting, etc.) plus five (5) years recent related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Recent related experience (gained within the last seven (7) years) must include all of the following:

• Leading corporate service functions (e.g., finance, human resources, facilities, administration, etc.) for a medium to large size public sector organization.
• Experience in government financial management and applying of accounting principles.
• Experience establishing and reconciling program and project objectives, priorities, and budgets.
• Experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary staff including developing and evaluating employee performance, coaching, team building and mentoring staff.

Additional Required Experience:

• One (1) year experience supporting Treasury Board submissions.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Five (5) years recent (gained within the last seven (7) years) experience establishing and reconciling program and project objectives, priorities, and budgets.
• Five (5) years recent (gained within the last seven (7) years) experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Three (3) years experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues.
• One (1) or more years experience directly leading Treasury Board submissions.
• One (1) or more years experience overseeing FOI and/or records management functions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Adrienne.Lavis@gov.bc.ca 

About this Position:
This position can be based out of Burnaby or Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.