BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Reconciliation, Strategic Partnerships, Policy & Legislation Division works with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC), First Nations (FN) Communities, First Nations Support Organizations (e.g., FNESS), emergency management stakeholders from all levels of government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations to lead and coordinate emergency management planning/preparedness; response; recovery and mitigation efforts for First Nation Communities on Reserve Lands, as outlined in a ten year bilateral service agreement between EMCR and ISC. 

The Role:
The Division is responsible for the management of the service agreement and its effective delivery, as well as for establishing long term vision, goals and strategies aimed at enhancing First Nation Communities capabilities and capacity to address all hazards, strengthening their disaster resilience.  The Partnerships Coordinator coordinates First Nations engagement and shares information with staff and partners on the four pillars of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in a related field (eg. First Nations engagement or consultation, Public Administration, etc.) and one (1) year of related experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities; OR,
• Certificate in a related field (e.g., First Nations engagement or consultation, Public Administration, etc.) and two (2) years related experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
   

Related experience may include the following:

• Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating special events, workshops or working sessions with external partners.
• Experience developing and implementing tracking and monitoring systems.
• Experience building strong relationships and working as part of a team.
• Experience typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of documents and materials in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,).
   

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Two (2) years or more experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
• Experience conducting research and providing findings and recommendations to support program, product or service development that are culturally relevant.
• Experience in emergency management.
   

Willingness Statements

• Travel overnight, occasionally, and on operational deployments, up to 2 weeks, to locations anywhere in the province.
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Irene.Mills@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position requires full-time, in-person work.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2027. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.

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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.