BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Branch manages the successful completion of projects and initiatives of strategic importance to the Government of British Columbia. The Branch ensures that the Government’s anti-racism mandate commitments and legislative obligations under the Multiculturalism Act and Anti-Racism Act are fulfilled with three core objectives: championing anti-racism across government, addressing systemic discrimination, and supporting communities in responding to racism and hate.

The Role
The Program Advisor leads and manages strategies, programs, and initiatives that promote multiculturalism and address racism. The position includes managing annual reports, proclamations, grants, collaborations, and partnerships, and specializes in building broad and inclusive partner relationships that support and advance branch objectives. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, humanities, communications, negotiation/conflict resolution or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with diverse partners, and interested and affected parties in delivering projects or programs, with a preference for experience in cross-cultural diversity, multiculturalism and/or anti-racism issues.
• Advanced experience in government and non-profit procurement processes, including expertise in developing and responding to Requests for Proposals, managing grants, vendor management, etc. 
• Experience overseeing change management and building strong relationships with internal and external partners, and interested and affected parties.
• Experience in compiling information from various sources, such as different ministries, and translating it into easily understood content for annual reports and other documents.
• Experience in program design and evaluation, including researching and analyzing complex issues, recommending program and policy-focused solutions, developing program/policy objectives and intended outcomes, and monitoring and evaluating results. 
• Experience independently managing long-term, complex projects from inception to completion, with a focus on effective project management practices.
• Lived experience self-identifying as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience directing the work of others (professional employees and/or consultants).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Horsman@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill 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 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.