BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Associate Executive Director of Service (AEDS) leads service delivery and operations across the SDA. The role provides direction to staff to ensure services meet ministry goals, targets, and outcomes. The AEDS receives operational oversight from the Executive Director of Service and works closely with Directors of Operations and other ministry partners.

The Team
The Okanagan West Kootenay SDA delivers community-based services across a large region of BC, including child welfare, child and youth mental health, children and youth with support needs, adoption and guardianship, early years, resources, youth transition, and youth justice services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Education, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading large-scale complex operations which include using project management, change management and communication principles.
• Significant experience in a managerial role in a social sector organization with responsibility for direct client and program service delivery, planning and evaluation.
• Experience with human resource practices (e.g., recruitment, training, performance management, labour relations, succession planning, staff engagement, and recognition).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• At least two (2) years of continuous experience as a senior leader (Director or above) leading child welfare program delivery, including: child protection, resources and guardianship.
• At least two (2) years of continuous experience as a senior leader (Director or above) at MCFD.
• Applicants who are C6 delegated or immediately eligible for C6 delegation.
• Experience in the management and supervision of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples in the context of BC’s Reconciliation priorities.
• Applicants who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
   

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction, or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Bonnie.Pattyn@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the Okanagan West Kootenay SDA offices locations listed above, and requires travel to other offices in the area.
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) and a Criminal Records Review Act Check (CRRA) 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: 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.