BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
As a member of the Vancouver Coastal Service Delivery Division Leadership Team, this position provides strategic leadership for Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) and Early Years services across the service delivery area. Working closely with team leaders, office managers, ministry executives, and community partners, the team supports the delivery of coordinated services that help children, youth, and families access the programs and supports they need to thrive.

The Role
The Director of Operations, CYSN & Early Years leads the delivery and operational oversight of services that support children, youth, and families, including community partnerships, contract management, fiscal oversight, and complex case support. This influential leadership opportunity offers the chance to drive service excellence, strengthen community relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families throughout the Vancouver Coastal Service Delivery Area.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Educational Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.

NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must request a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report to be considered for this competition.

Related Experience may include

• Experience in a supervisory/management position.
• Experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.

Preference may be given to candidates who: 

• Have 5 or more years of leadership experience
• Have 3 or more months of Director of Operations experience
• Experience providing direct service delivery in the areas of CYSN and Early Years
• Experience in contract management of early years and /or social service contracts

Willingness statements or provisos

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 Driver’s licence.  NOTE: if you currently have a valid BC (full) class 5 driver's licence in Canada and if you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid class 5 BC driver's licence immediately.
• May be required to work evenings/weekends on occasion and as operationally required.
• Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
• May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for provincial meetings.

Other Requirements

• Opportunity to work with families facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ncole.Maharaj@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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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.

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.