BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) applies to private and public lands and encourages and facilitates the protection, conservation and public appreciation of archaeological and heritage resources in B.C. There are over 62,000 protected heritage sites in B.C. 90% of protected heritage sites are of First Nations origin.

Join the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project (HCATP) team in the Ministry of Forests, a new and dynamic team dedicated to advancing one of the ministry's key priority initiatives. The HCATP aims to reform the HCA to align with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (PDF, 150KB), per action 4.35 of the Declaration Act Action Plan (PDF, 3.7MB), and to better meet the needs of all people in British Columbia.

We are seeking creative, curious, diverse, and innovative thinkers who can transform big ideas into actionable proposals, undertake meaningful engagement and outreach, and support the modernization of the heritage resource management framework in B.C.

The Role
As a Senior Advisor in the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project (HCATP), you will lead and support consultation and cooperation with First Nations partners and engage with various interested parties on potential reforms to the HCA. Your role will have a significant impact on the natural resource sector given the HCA’s broad reach. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your skills, contribute to important legislation reform and the Province’s reconciliation commitments, and provide leadership in addressing concerns from diverse communities and educating the public on heritage resource management.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    University degree in a related discipline, such as public administration, business administration, communications, social sciences, resource management or equivalent 2 years related experience; OR.
•    Diploma in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field and 3 years related experience; OR
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 
Related experience includes the following:
•    Experience in the development and delivery of consultation and engagement strategies, materials, and processes.
•    Experience engaging with First Nations communities and/or with local governments and/or industry;
•    Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content (e.g. engagement/consultation summaries, public communications, briefing notes, etc.
 
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
•    Experience planning and facilitating workshops, webinars, and/or consultation and engagement sessions
•    Experience developing graphic design and/or desktop publishing
•    Experience managing social media accounts and content development
•    Experience with the Heritage Conservation Act, and/or in archaeological or heritage resource management
•    Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)

For questions regarding this position, please contact Charlie.Gordon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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 is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2027. 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.
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: 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.