BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Southern Interior Region’s Indigenous Relations team builds and maintains strong, respectful relationships with First Nations throughout the region. Through trusted relationships and ongoing collaboration, the team leads meaningful consultation and engagement and helps create pathways to advance ministry projects, priorities, and commitments in partnership with First Nations.

The Role
Provides executive leadership for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, leading complex negotiations and strategic partnerships with First Nations and Indigenous Governing Bodies. Oversees high-profile consultation, accommodation, land transfer, and collaboration initiatives, while providing expert advice on sensitive Indigenous issues. Leads regional Indigenous Relations teams, advances reconciliation goals, and builds strong relationships with Indigenous communities, government partners to support successful project delivery and economic opportunities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Bachelors or Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience* OR
•    An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

*Related experience should include:

•    Experience in a senior management role in leading, coordinating, developing and implementing complex plans and programs.
•    Experience establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to lead organization change associated with coordinate implementation and service delivery.
•    Experience working with First Nations communities and a working understanding of B.C.’s First Nations and their geographic locations.
•    Experience in strategic business planning; project management; contract management; financial management; and leading multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional teams.
•    Experience in leading multiple teams and working with diverse partners and interested parties and subject matter experts to develop timely and effective strategies, plans, and program development.
•    Experience balancing conflicting interests and negotiating solutions.
•    Experience establishing and reconciling program and project objectives, priorities and budgets.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
•    Experience developing and executing engagement strategies.
•    Experience working in the transportation industry.

Provisos
•    Willingness to travel, work outside of normal business hours, and public speaking are required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Folk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based out of Kamloops.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. 
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.