BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Team 3 - North Coast is an established negotiations team within the Government-to-Government and Community Relations Division of the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. This collaborative team works closely with First Nations, government partners, and stakeholders to advance reconciliation on British Columbia’s North Coast through the negotiation and implementation of agreements that support strong government-to-government relationships and shared priorities.

The Role
The Negotiator leads complex negotiations and relationship-building initiatives with First Nations, the federal government, and provincial partners to advance reconciliation and support lasting agreements. This is a rewarding opportunity to work on high-profile and meaningful issues, develop innovative negotiation strategies, and contribute directly to improving Crown-Indigenous relationships while supporting positive social, economic, and community outcomes throughout British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, natural resource management, law, business administration or related field plus 3 years of *related experience; or
• University degree in public administration, natural resource management, law, business administration or related field plus and 5 years of *related experience; or
• Technical diploma in a relevant field and 7 years of *related experience.

*Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience leading interest-based negotiations.
• Experience leading professional multi-disciplinary team in a highly intense working environment.
• Experience providing strategic advice to the minister, deputy minister, ministry executive, senior government officials (or private sector equivalent) on project/negotiations status.
• Experience in multi-party negotiations in a cross-cultural setting.
• Experience in project management, including planning, development and organizing and manage concurrent projects with multiple, competing priorities and rigid deadlines.
• Experience in land return negotiations and implementation.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.

Provisos:

• Willingness and ability to travel. Frequent travel is a requirement of this position. Incumbents must be willing and able to travel throughout the province up to 70% of the time for extended periods with little notice.
• Must have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and be legally able to rent a vehicle in British Columbia.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ron.Strangway@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 09/03/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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) 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.