BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Economic Operations team delivers economic development and community transition services across British Columbia, supporting communities affected by significant economic disruption and helping them build long-term resilience.

The Role
The Community Adjustment Manager leads and coordinates tailored recovery, and transition supports by working collaboratively with local and Indigenous governments, employers, workers, service providers, and community partners to address immediate challenges while advancing economic development, diversification, and sustainable community growth.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, or a related field and three (3) years of related* experience.

• *Related experience must include all of the following:

  • Experience working with a variety of government, corporate and/or communities with internal and external partners.
  • Experience assessing multi-partner perspectives and priorities to develop strategic plans and partner engagement.

  • Experience developing and managing multi-partner projects.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Three (3) years’ experience in economic development in a rural community environment.

Provisos /Willingness statement:

• Must possess/maintain a valid Class 5 (minimum) BC Driver's License and be willing to travel. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsay.McLaughlin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This is a temporary opportunity until June 30, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application.  The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.