BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Prevention and Loss Management Services Branch is an established, multidisciplinary team of approximately 200 staff working to promote the integrity, service quality, and public confidence of the BC Employment and Assistance Program. Working alongside service delivery operations and partners such as law enforcement, the Canada Revenue Agency, and the courts, the team delivers prevention, loss management, and enforcement initiatives while supporting fair and consistent program administration. The branch is supported by committed and hardworking staff who contribute to this important work with a focus on respectful and equitable service.

The Role
The Executive Director, Prevention and Loss Management Services (PLMS) is a leadership role that oversees prevention, loss management, service quality, and enforcement programs that support the integrity of the BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Program. With a client-centred approach, the role balances protecting public resources with ensuring clients receive the benefits and supports they are entitled to, while leading a large, geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary team. In this position you will have the opportunity to contribute to a cohesive divisional executive team and a collaborative, high-functioning Branch.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration or a related field, and 5 years of *related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
   

*Related experience must include the following:

• Experience in program, policy and service delivery planning, implementation, management and evaluation.
• Leading the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, strategies, programs and priorities with clear and measurable performance outcomes.
• Building and maintaining collaborative strategic relationships/partnerships that help the organization achieve its goals and objectives.
• Leading and influencing change management in a complex setting which demands a high degree of tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Developing and presenting proposals and plans for decision to an executive audience.
• Preparing and presenting complex issues to Ministers, senior government officials and external partners.
• Leading and coaching teams in a performance-focused organization.
• Building and promoting collaborative team environments.
   

Preference may be given to applicants with experience:

• Leading prevention, service quality, loss management, and/or law enforcement programs and initiatives.
• Preventing and mitigating loss, deterring fraud and abuse, and optimizing cost savings and recovery.
• Leading teams and promoting employee engagement in a multi-disciplinary, virtual, geographically dispersed environment.
   

Willingness statement

• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the province.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Judy.DGal@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 position can be based in any Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction office, pending space availability. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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 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.