BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Executive Director of Service Office (EDSO) is the central leadership support team for the region. It helps ensure service delivery aligns with ministry priorities and that day-to-day operations run smoothly. The office supports consistent and compliant HR and operational practices and maintains accurate workforce and organizational data.

The Role
The Project Officer provides strategic and operational support to the Executive Director of Service (EDS), Associate Executive Director (AED), and Directors of Operations (DOOs), playing a key role in advancing service delivery across the Service Delivery Area (SDA). This position coordinates cross-functional projects involving HR, finance, and operations, ensuring alignment with ministry standards and priorities. The Project Officer is responsible for tracking project deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements, while producing accurate reports and documentation. By maintaining strong partner engagement and ensuring accountability, the role enhances the SDA’s capacity to deliver efficient, coordinated, and compliant services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field and at least 6 months of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a relevant field and at least 1 year related experience; OR
• Certificate in a relevant field or some related coursework and at least 2 years related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and at least 3 years related experience; OR
• Evergreen and at least 4 years related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Relevant fields of education may include Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Analytics.

Related Experience must include

• Experience providing project management coordination and support.

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

• Experience leading projects and/or project components.
• Experience producing project-related reports; including tracking deliverables, timelines and compliance.
• Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Power BI.
• Project management training, coursework, or certification.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and/or Executive.
• More years of experience in any of the above required or preferred experiences.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Robyn.LePage@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Children and Family Development office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.