BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Assistant Deputy Minister's Office (ADMO) supports the newly established Strategic Alignment and Integration Division. The Division leads social services engagement and cross-government initiatives to assess and improve how social services are coordinated and delivered across British Columbia. Working with ministries, Indigenous partners, service providers, community organizations, labour representatives, and people with lived experience, the Division identifies opportunities to strengthen service integration, reduce barriers, and improve outcomes for people accessing services. The ADMO plays a key role in supporting the Division's operations and ensuring the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) and senior leadership team are equipped to advance this mandate effectively.

The Role
The Manager, Division Operations is instrumental in supporting the effective operation of the division. As the primary lead for divisional operations, this position is responsible for coordinating service planning, managing issues and correspondence, leading operational and strategic projects, overseeing financial and administrative processes, and supporting executive communications. The Manager facilitates the flow of information across the Division and with partner ministries, provides advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister and senior leadership team. Through strong coordination and relationship management, the position helps ensure the Division can successfully advance its mandate and priorities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in each of the following:
  • Providing executive-level operational, administrative, and strategic support to senior leadership in the BC Public Service.
  • Overseeing divisional operations, executive services, or strategic planning functions, including coordinating financial, human resources, and administrative activities.
  • Managing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and emerging issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Handling highly confidential, sensitive, and politically complex matters with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Leading cross-functional projects, working groups, committees, or governance initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
  • Preparing, analyzing, and presenting briefing materials, reports, business cases, recommendations, and other decision-support materials for senior executives.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working in a senior executive office within the BC Public Service or supporting a Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister, or equivalent executive.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and business processes, and providing advice and recommendations to management.
• Experience supervising staff in the BC Public Service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amanda.Venkaya@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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.