BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team 

The Indigenous Agreements and Engagement Initiatives team, part of the Partnerships, Engagement and Negotiations Branch, is an established and evolving group that supports existing and emerging partnerships while leading implementation of core components of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. The team is comprised of a B3 manager and approximately four staff, working within a broader branch that includes an Executive Director, two B3 managers, and roughly 15 staff. Team members collaborate closely with the Policy, Appeals and Legislation team as well as Response and Recovery teams, contributing to work that advances commitments and interests related to exploring, developing, and implementing agreement opportunities in emergency management.

The Role

This position is responsible for key components of agreement initiation, development, and implementation, as well as advancing policy approaches and tools that support agreement-making under the Act. The role directly contributes to recognizing Indigenous peoples as true partners in emergency management and strengthening relationships that promote safety for all. Candidates will find this opportunity exciting as the ministry is piloting new agreement models and learning alongside Indigenous governing bodies to support shared interests and leadership. The position offers meaningful opportunities to build networks across the ministry and with other ministries, and to apply expertise in agreement development, strategic thinking, judgement, and relationship-building to advance reconciliation and emergency management agreements with Indigenous governing bodies.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, law, negotiation, public administration, emergency management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and combined experience including the following:
  • Experience leading, or participating in, negotiations with First Nations in a bilateral or tripartite environment.
  • Experience conducting complex research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
  • Experience with policy development or program development and delivery.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and assignments.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in an emergency management work environment.
• Experience working with and engaging with Indigenous communities and/or organizations.
• Identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Can communicate in one or more BC Indigenous Nations languages / dialects.

For questions regarding this position, please contact: jessica.miller@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

There is one (1)  temporary opportunity available until March 31st, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any of the following Emergency Management and Climate Readiness offices: Kamloops, Prince George, Saanichton, Surrey , Victoria   
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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: 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.