BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert Northern Service Delivery Area (SDA) team is an established, multidisciplinary team delivering child and family services across Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and surrounding coastal communities. Working with other ministry service delivery teams, contracted agencies, service providers, and community partners, the team takes a collaborative approach to supporting children, youth and families across the diverse service area. The team builds strong relationships with local communities and partners, working collaboratively to provide inclusive, culturally responsive services that recognize the diverse needs of the children, youth and families they support.

The Role
As Director of Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for child and family services teams across the local service area, as well as direction and oversight of the Collaborative Practice and Decision-Making team across the Northern (SDA). Through program oversight, resource planning and community engagement, you will have significant influence in ensuring services are effective, inclusive and responsive to the needs of children, youth, families and communities. This opportunity offers the chance to lead across multiple program areas, build strong relationships with northern and coastal communities, and make a meaningful difference in how services are delivered.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or Masters in Clinical Psychology, Educational Counselling Psychology, or Social Work, or equivalent.
  • NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must request a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report to be considered for this competition.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a supervisory and/or management position, including supervising a team of five or more.
• Experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 Driver’s licence. NOTE: if you currently have a valid BC (full) class 5 driver's licence in Canada and if you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid class 5 BC driver's licence immediately.
   

Preference statement

• Preferences may be given to applicants with six (6) months or more of leadership experience as a Director or acting Director in service delivery operations.
   

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for the Willingness/proviso statements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Philippe.Turgeon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is presently one (1) permanent full time position available in Prince Rupert.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Prince George and Prince Rupert.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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.