Summary
Description
The Team
The Employment and Labour Market Services Division supports all British Columbians in achieving sustainable employment. To help those in need find and maintain employment, the division works with contracted service providers to provide job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience and more.
The Role
The Team and Contract Lead (TCL) – Regional Operations is responsible for the performance of WorkBC services in communities across British Columbia, including WorkBC Employment Services, WorkBC Apprentice Services, WorkBC Assistive Technology Services and referrals to Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) projects. The TCL provides leadership and guidance to their team who are supporting the day-to-day activities of WorkBC operations. The TCL ensures quality contract management, planning, and budget management at the regional and local level.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in a related field (such as public administration, social sciences or commerce), and one (1) year *related experience; OR
- Post-secondary diploma in a related field (such as public administration, social sciences or commerce) and two (2) years *related experience; OR
- Certificate in a related field (such as public administration, social sciences or commerce) and three (3) years *related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
*Related experience must include a combination of the following:
- Experience working with WorkBC employment services and the relationship to labour market and other employment programs and services.
- Experience supervising staff and/or leading project teams.
Preferences may be given to candidate with the following:
- Experience working with government’s core policy and procedures as it relates to contract management.
- Experience working effectively in a team environment and building relationships with partners including Indigenous Communities.
- Experience leading and managing organizational changes.
- Experience in budget and financial management including budget development, forecasting and monitoring.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Bill.Derks@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment November 15, 2024: Posting closing date updated to November 28, 2024.
There are two (2) regular full time positions available.
This position can be based in any Social Development and Poverty Reduction office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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 temporary and permanent 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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