BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Mental Health Review Board is an established and collaborative team made up of dedicated professionals and over 70 Board members who are committed to delivering fair, timely, and independent hearing processes for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. As part of this team, you'll work closely with Board case officers, navigators, Board members, and leadership in an inclusive and respectful environment that values diverse perspectives, accessibility, and equitable access to justice. Together, the team plays a meaningful role in protecting the rights of patients and upholding the principles of fundamental justice, public service integrity, and fairness for all those they serve.

The Role
As the Registrar, you will provide strategic leadership for the Board’s Registry, overseeing day-to-day operations that support more than 3,000 hearing applications and over 1,000 review panel hearings each year. Working closely with a diverse range of internal and external partners, you will help ensure services are accessible, responsive, and centered on the needs of individuals seeking independent reviews under the Mental Health Act. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful work that advances fairness, inclusion, and access to justice while driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in services that support a vulnerable population.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, information systems, related field or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years related experience *. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Related Experience* must include the following:
  • Experience leading and coaching a multi-disciplinary team in an operational or service delivery environment, AND;
  • Experience in change management of complex systems, AND;
  • Experience with issues management including responding to a broad range of user complaints, AND;
  • Experience developing and implementing policies and business processes.
• Experience in business and strategic planning.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in policy and/or interpretation of legislation. Preference may be given for policy experience in a business environment.
• Experience leading and managing projects.
• Experience in planning and performance measurement. Preference may be given for planning and performance measurement experience in the public sector. 
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with key partners.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Denese.Espeut-Post@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one (1) position available. 
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 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.