BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Indigenous Relations, South Coast Region team is an established and collaborative group of 16 professionals dedicated to advancing Reconciliation and ensuring the Province meets its Crown obligations to Indigenous Peoples. Working closely with First Nation communities, government partners, and a wide range of stakeholders, the team supports meaningful engagement, consultation, negotiations, and policy development that help create positive outcomes for Indigenous communities. Guided by a strong culture of teamwork, respect, and inclusion, the team values diverse perspectives and works together to build lasting relationships that support equitable and informed decision-making across the region.

The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Relations, the position leads the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the Crown’s duty to consult First Nations and to provide authoritative advice, interpretation and/or consultation services for the Ministry of Transportation and Transit Projects in South Coast Region. The Senior Manager supports/leads substantive negotiations, provides strategic planning advice and approaches to negotiations and formulates negotiation strategies through consultation. The incumbent is accountable for leading the initiation, negotiation, and implementation of various agreements with First Nations and collaboration with other ministries/agencies. The incumbent leads and supervises staff, as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, Indigenous studies, history or a related field area and 3 years *related experience; OR
• University degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, Indigenous studies, history or a related field area and 5 years *related experience; OR
• Technical diploma in business administration, public administration, public policy, Indigenous studies, history or a related field area and 7 years *related experience; OR
• A combination of education and *related experience may be considered.

*Related Experience includes a combination of any of the following:

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a highly intense working environment.
• Experience providing strategic Indigenous relations advice to Ministry Executive, senior government officials (or private sector equivalent) on projects/negotiations status.
• Experience leading complex multi-party negotiations in a cross-cultural setting.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues.
• Experience in a management capacity including strategic and operational business and organizational planning and financial management.
• Experience related to First Nations consultation and relationship building.
• Experience leading and resolving complex issues with First Nations.

Provisos:

• Must have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license, and be legally able to rent a vehicle in British Columbia.
• Occasional travel, including overnight, is required.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience working on transportation related projects.
• Experience working with First Nation organizations and/or communities.
• Experience leading and oversight for programs/service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicholas.Nixon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until October 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 3 or more days at home per week 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.
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.
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.

To learn more about these B.C communities you can click on the Hello BC link here!

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.