BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores. 

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Policy & Legislation, Corporate Operations and Corporate Services the OCAO is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each division across the LDB.

The OCAO is comprised of approximately 140 staff. What brings the OCAO together as a team is the ability to work together to support government, as well as the operational areas of the business and other support areas (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role:

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Administrative Officer, the Executive Director, Policy & Legislation, works closely with leaders across the LDB, Ministry and government to identify, articulate and achieve strategic directions for the Branch and government. As part of the Chief Administrative Office leadership team, the Executive Director is pivotal in convening new conversations and implementing new policy strategies and initiatives that enhance the Branch’s ability to support the complex and emerging needs of the business. The Executive Director leads the management of strategic, high impact/risk stakeholder engagements related to policy, legislation, and senior government briefings.

The Policy & Legislation team is responsible for changes to legislation, regulation, and policy, advising LDB executive and government on liquor and cannabis policy, trends and issues management. The team also helps identify performance measures and creates systems to monitor and track trends, and consults with external stakeholder groups, including industry associations, on liquor and cannabis issues. The position also engages in inter-provincial dialogue regarding liquor and cannabis trends and issues. This position provides oversight to the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of a range of legislation, regulation and/or policies, including the management of multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in public policy, law, public administration, humanities, or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of recent, related work experience*.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, i.e., a degree or diploma in public policy, law, public administration, humanities, or a related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years of recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last ten (10) years and must include the following:

• Experience in leading strategic policy and translating strategy into action plans.
• Experience directing policy development and working with legislation in a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team, including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, and team building.
• Experience in government/regulatory accountability processes.
• Experience delivering new programs.
• Experience in managing complex issues in a fast-paced environment involving multiple internal, external stakeholders, including senior executives, unionized employees and/or regulators.

 

 

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter and resume in PDF format 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.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Beth Estoque at beth.estoque@bcldb.com.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

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.

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