BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Facilities Management Unit is the team behind the workplaces that support the important work of British Columbia's Natural Resource Ministries. Partnering with clients, service providers, and colleagues across the province, this collaborative and highly respected team delivers practical solutions that keep more than 100 ministry locations safe, functional, and ready to support the people and programs that serve British Columbians every day.

The Role:
As a Facilities Services Advisor, you'll help create and support the workplaces that enable the Natural Resource Ministries to do their best work. In this dynamic and relationship-focused role, you'll coordinate projects, solve challenges, provide trusted advice, and work with a diverse network of clients and service providers to deliver practical solutions with impact across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of Grade 12, or equivalent, with a minimum of one (1) year of directly related work experience within the last five (5) years.
• Directly related work experience includes one (1) or more of the following:
  • Facilities management
  • Project management; and/or,
  • Client services

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Two (2) or more years of directly related work experience.
• Experience with facilities management. 
• Experience in property management, space planning or project management.
• Experience working with a broad portfolio of clients in a customer service environment and maintaining service levels.
• Experience leading small-scale accommodation projects such as office moves, space redesign and office renovations.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Occasional travel is required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Libby.Dorey@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available in Nanaimo.
This competition is geographically restricted to Nanaimo.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Nanaimo.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 cover letter and resume 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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.