BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Community Recovery Team works with local governments, Indigenous Nations, provincial ministries, and other partners to support communities recovering from disasters and emergencies. The team provides advice, coordinates recovery activities, helps communities access funding, and works through complex recovery challenges. Team members contribute to recovery planning, policy development, and program improvements that support communities across British Columbia.

The team has been established for less than three years and includes leadership and recovery professionals who work closely together to deliver recovery services. Staff collaborate with managers located in different regions of the province and support a wide range of recovery files. The team values collaboration, practical problem-solving, and a shared commitment to supporting communities.

The Role
The Manager, Community Recovery leads a team responsible for supporting communities recovering from disasters and emergencies across British Columbia. The role provides strategic advice to senior leadership, oversees complex recovery projects and funding agreements, and works with local governments, Indigenous Nations, and provincial partners to address recovery priorities. The position also supports the development and improvement of recovery programs, policies, and practices, while managing staff and financial resources.

This role supports communities as they restore services, rebuild infrastructure, access funding, and address recovery challenges following disasters. The work involves managing competing priorities, building relationships with a range of partners, and finding practical solutions to complex issues. It is well suited to someone who enjoys leadership, collaboration, and working in an environment where no two recovery files are the same.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.  Please note that this will be verified at the end of the competition.  * Learners “L” and Novice “N” license does not meet the job requirement.
• Degree in emergency or disaster management, social sciences, community development, natural resource management, or related discipline AND three (3) years of recent, related experience within the last ten (10) years *; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include all the following:

• Managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g. sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience preparing written and oral communications, including conveying, interpreting and presenting data and information to senior executives and executives
• Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with multiple partners (ie: senior management, executive, external partners) to support project development.
• Experience leading and facilitating a diverse group of partners.
• Managing program or project-specific financial components, including contracts and/or budget oversight.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience interacting effectively with crisis-impacted individuals, communities and partners.
• Experience leading significant, complex, catastrophic, high-profile community recovery projects.
• Education, training, or certification in project management.
• Experience working with and engaging with First Nations communities and/or organizations.

Willingness/Provisos:

• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations.
• Participate in operational deployments up to two (2) weeks throughout the province.
• Travel frequently for in-community work throughout the province.
• Must be willing and able to drive a vehicle.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Danya.Leduc@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is a 12 month temporary opportunity. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Prince George, Smithers, Saanichton, Surrey, Kamloops, or Nelson.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.