BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a BAND 5 base position

Job Overview
The Executive Director champions and enables good governance to ensure student success; based on extensive knowledge of school law and education system governance, provides expert legislative advice and analysis to support Ministry priorities. The position provides oversight for the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a range of legislation; and provides leadership; and oversees the modernization and implementation of a K-12 Accountability Framework to ensure a stronger focus on student outcomes and to help find ways to improve the system.  The Executive Director is also responsible for workforce policy and programs for the K-12 and child care sectors.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience developing and amending legislation and preparing Treasury Board/Cabinet submissions.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading and supervising staff, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and/or team development.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience briefing and providing strategic advice to Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs), Deputy Ministers (DMs), and/or Ministers on complex and sensitive issues.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience managing and acting as instructing clients on complex litigation.
• Experience working in or with BC’s K-12 education system.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Lakas@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently 1 position available.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.