BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Regional Director leads a team of eight front-line managers and two regional office staff who lead and manage services throughout the region. The role is also a member of Community Correction’s divisional management committee, contributing to the strategic planning and overall operation of the division and helping to ensure alignment with the BC Corrections Strategic Vision and Ministry priorities. The position works closely with local regional and provincial partners to support consistent service delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across Community Corrections.

The Role
​​​​The Regional Director provides strategic and operational leadership for community-based correctional services across the Vancouver Island region. The role is responsible for planning and delivering services, leading organizational performance, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring programs and operations meet legislative, policy, and service delivery requirements. The Regional Director contributes to divisional priorities and strategic planning while maintaining strong communication and collaboration between local offices and BC Corrections headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about people, service excellence, and supporting safer communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years; 120 credits), instructed in the English language, from a recognized Canadian Institution and 5 years leadership experience in a community correctional environment; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Willingness statements

• Valid class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License. A valid Class 7 may be considered.
• Must be able to work evening and weekend.
• Must be able to work on call once every seven weeks or more frequently as required for operational reasons.
• Must be able to travel to other geographic locations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact nikki.duncan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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 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.