BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
This team leads research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies and legislation for a multi-disciplinary program.

The Role
The Senior Program Manager, reporting to the Executive Director, Serious and Organized Crime, is specialized position responsible for leading, coordinating and supporting public safety responses to multiple issues including large-scale events, protests, and critical incidents including providing strategic policy oversight, subject mater expertise on the public order and related policies and strategies.  The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring readiness, consistency, and collaboration across police agencies and government partners by  leading project teams, participates in inter-ministry and cross-sector working groups, and working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop policies, identify, and resolve emerging issues, and contribute to strategic partnership initiatives. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, social science, political science, public or business administration or related, plus 3 years or more progressively responsible experience in strategic, business and operational planning.
• An equivalent combination of education/training and experience may be considered.
• 3 years or more years of experience in:
  •  the development of legislation, regulations and policy.
  • planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content (e.g.: briefing notes, reports, Treasury board submissions).
• Experience working with partners external to government in the review, development and negotiations of program delivery and policy.
• Recent (within the past 5 years) experience leading teams or projects. (Preference may be given to applicants with this experience in a union environment).
  Preference may be given to applicants with:
• Experience with policing legislation, regulations, policies or programs in British Columbia.
• Experience related to serious and organized crime.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jacqueline.Davies@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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/or permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.