BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch oversees regulation and licensing for making and selling liquor, liquor special event permits, and legal cannabis sales. With staff located across the province, the LCRB issues licences in B.C. for making and selling liquor, liquor special event permits, and legal cannabis sales. As part of this work, the LCRB also educates establishments about liquor and cannabis laws and rules, promotes safe establishments and safe communities according to public health and interest, and makes sure modern liquor and cannabis policy, laws and tools meet the needs of citizens.

The Role
The Team Lead, Licensing supervises and leads a team of licensing staff and provides technical guidance within the Licensing Division. Depending on operational requirements, the position may be assigned responsibility for a case-based or call centre-based team. The position recommends and supports the implementation of improvements to licensing standards, procedures, and service timelines to promote fair and consistent decision-making and the effective delivery of licensing services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of six (6) months of *relevant experience; OR
• A post-secondary degree in a related field plus a minimum of one (1) year of *related experience; OR
• Associate’s degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years of *relevant experience; OR
• Post-secondary certificate in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of three (3) years of *relevant experience; OR
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of four (4) years of *relevant experience.

*Relevant experience includes the following:

• Supervising or leading staff or project teams. 
• Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating complex issues. 
• Implementing policies, procedures, and business processes. 

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

• One (1) or more years of experience managing a wide range of issues including those of a sensitive and/or political nature. 
• Experience leading staff in a high-volume, dynamic service-delivery environment. 
• Experience developing or delivering training to staff.
• Completion of the Supervising in the BC Public Service certificate program or equivalent.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tyrell.Chatlain@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to five days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary 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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.