BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Licensing Division is a province-wide team within the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that is responsible for delivering licensing services that support British Columbia’s liquor and cannabis industries. Working closely with local governments, Indigenous Nations, industry stakeholders, and branch partners, the team balances public interest, community impacts, economic development, and regulatory requirements while providing efficient, fair, and transparent licensing services.

The Role
The Deputy General Manager, Licensing is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing licensing operations, driving continuous improvement, and exercising delegated authority for critical liquor and cannabis licensing decisions on behalf of the Province. This is a unique opportunity to influence regulatory outcomes, lead a high-performing team, and work with diverse stakeholders to support safe communities, public confidence, and a modern regulatory framework that serves the needs of British Columbians, industry, local governments, and Indigenous partners.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A University degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration or Public Administration, and three (3) years of progressively more senior leadership experience. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, for example: an unrelated degree or related diploma and five (5) years of progressive senior leadership experience  

Senior leadership experience includes the following:

• Assessing complex policy, legislative, partner and operational issues and making well informed, sound decisions or recommendations with appropriate risk management to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Assistant Deputy Ministers.
• Working with executives to effectively implement complex initiatives with high public visibility and political sensitivities.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders across a particular sector, and leading change associated with implementation.
• Successfully directing an organizational work unit including managing resources and staff, improving operational performance, and supporting the development of individual staff.
• Experience in successfully leading an organization through significant change.

Preference may be given to individuals with the one or more of the following:

• Four (4) or more years of progressively more senior leadership experience, as outlined above. 
• Two (2) or more years experience as part of a regulatory regime, including administrative decision making.
• Two (2) or more years experience in facilitating dialogue and resolving complex issues with a wide variety of partners and rightsholders, including and especially First Nations.
• Two (2) or more years experience and proficiency in promoting engagement in a hybrid virtual and in-person environment.

Proviso

• Travel may be required

For questions regarding this position, please contact David.Hume@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
One permanent position is available in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.
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:
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.