BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Governance & Continuous Improvement Unit is an established team within the Governance, Legislation and Workforce Branch that plays a key role in shaping governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across British Columbia’s K-12 public education system. The team leads the development and review of governance policy, supports the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning, and provides strategic policy and legislative advice that helps improve educational outcomes and promote equity for students throughout the province.
 

The Role

The Director, Governance & Continuous Improvement provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of B.C.’s K-12 public education accountability framework and works closely with school districts, education partners, and ministry executives to advance student success. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence province-wide education policy, lead complex governance and continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for students, educators, and communities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration or a relevant discipline and three (3) years related work experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.   
   

Related experience must include all of the following: 

• Experience overseeing complex governance and accountability projects or programs with provincial scope.
• Strategic planning and continuous improvement including all of the following: 

             o    planning and performance measurement, 
             o    developing and implementing a system-wide accountability framework 
             o    Experience in a leadership capacity, building effective partnerships with external and internal partners.

• Experience in written and oral communications, including delivering presentations to senior management and external partners.
• Experience supervising and leading multidisciplinary teams, including developing and evaluating performance plans and goals, coaching, team building, mentoring and experience resolving complex staff and/or client issues. 
   

Preferences may be given to applicants with the following:
•    Formal Education or Professional Experience in the K-12 system 
•    Experience in the development of policy and legislation.
 

Proviso

• Travel may be required.  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Lakas@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.

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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.