BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Heritage Branch, part of the Tourism Sector Strategy Division, supports the recognition and safeguarding of British Columbia’s cultural heritage places through policies and programs related to geographical names, historic place recognition and protection, fossil management, and the stewardship of physical heritage resources. As a member of the branch management team, the Manager works closely with the Manager of Stewardship and Historic Place Operations, branch staff, other levels of government, First Nations, and heritage and non-profit organizations.

The Role
The Manager, Heritage Programs and Services leads the development and implementation of legislation, policies, strategies, and plans that advance provincial heritage, historic, and cultural resource management goals. The position leads a work unit, directly supervises staff, and guides project teams while helping set long-term branch objectives, establish priorities, allocate resources, manage change, and resolve complex issues affecting heritage programs and outcomes across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Heritage Conservation, Cultural Resource Management, Anthropology, Architectural History, Museum Studies or a related field and related experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered (e.g., a diploma with additional years of related experience).

Related Experience includes:

• Management or senior administrative experience in heritage conservation, resource management, or a directly related field.

• Program management experience that includes identifying organizational needs, setting program objectives, developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, and measuring results against performance indicators.

• Experience leading a work unit including developing unit and staff performance goals and supervising staff. 

• Experience providing advice on programs or policy and recommending solutions to complex issues to executives, senior managers and external stakeholders.

Preference may be given to candidates with: 

• Specialized experience in at least one of the following areas: heritage policy, geographic place names, language heritage, historic site planning, fossil management, resource management or equivalent. 

Provisos:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact roger.tinney@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home one (1) day per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. 
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.