BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) is a unique province-wide MCFD program supporting Deaf, D/deafblind, and hard of hearing children, youth, and families across BC. Working in an American Sign Language (ASL) and English environment, our team delivers a range of direct and contracted services, including Victory Hill Dorm, community programming, ASL instruction, and provincial outreach and system navigation. We value collaboration, inclusion, cultural and linguistic affirmation, and strong partnerships with families, communities, and service providers.

The Role
The Director, Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services provides leadership across multiple provincial service streams supporting Deaf, D/deafblind, and hard of hearing children, youth, and families. Reporting to the Executive Director of Service, you will lead the planning, implementation, and delivery of services while providing strategic direction and operational oversight. As the provincial subject-matter expert, you will advise on policies, standards, and long-range planning to ensure services reflect the unique needs of Deaf, D/deafblind, and hard of hearing young people. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about accessible, inclusive, and culturally affirming services and making a meaningful difference for children, youth, and families across BC.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field* AND three years of related** work experience OR
• A diploma in a human services field* AND five years of related** work experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*A human services field includes social work, child and youth care, counselling, education, psychology, sociology, Indigenous studies, disability studies, deaf studies, or a related field that provides foundational knowledge relevant to working with children, youth, and families.

**Related work experience includes work with children, youth, families, or adults in child and family services, community social service agencies, assessment and counselling programs, family support services, or specialized care settings serving vulnerable populations. This experience may be gained through direct service delivery roles or through supervisory and management positions.

Other Requirements:
 

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) to support direct communication, consultation, supervision, and collaboration within an ASL–spoken language work environment.
• Minimum two (2) years of progressive experience in service planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary staff, including work assignment, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with:
 

• Experience working with Deaf, D/deafblind, and hard of hearing children, youth, and their families.
• Lived experience as a Deaf or hard of hearing person.
• Post-secondary education in a human services field.

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

About this Position:
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
This is a temporary opportunity until July 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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:
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.