BAND 1 – Manager Division Operations

The Team
The Office of the Indigenous Child Welfare Director (ICWD) is a new division in the Ministry of Children and Family Development set up to shift and improve BC’s child welfare system and create changes that align with Indigenous rights, laws, and priorities as part of a joint jurisdiction model of service delivery. The division will provide leadership and advice for services to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit families delivered under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) and directly support the implementation of Indigenous jurisdiction.

For more information about the Office of the Indigenous Child Welfare Director (ICWD) please see ICWD.

The Role
As part of a tight-knit executive office, this position reports up to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) and Indigenous Director of Child Welfare (ICWD). This multi-disciplinary position will be  responsible for providing executive support services to the newly created division. This will include recruiting, developing communications, providing budget and financial support, developing service plans, and providing other support services to the ADM. As this is a new division, you also get the exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of the culture, values and vision for this division.

Please note, the division is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and Indigenous cultural safety. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply. We support an inclusive, equitable, and transparent recruitment process.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Grade 12 plus a diploma in fields like HR, business, or communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of administrative experience dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information and issues.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a high and diverse workload effectively and independently.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a demanding, high-pressure role which required the ability to meet deadlines quickly. 
• Minimum three (3) years of experience developing service or strategic plans for an organization.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading and managing projects using project management, change management, and communication frameworks.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in financial and budget management.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience drafting confidential and sensitive emails, briefing materials, reports.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience preparing written and oral communications, including conveying, interpreting, and presenting data and information to senior executives.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with issues management including responding to issues, coordinating responses, and using tact and judgement.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with leading and facilitating meetings in person and online.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing human resources including recruiting, performance management, employee engagement, recognition, and culture development.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
   

Preference may be given to those with:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis), with the required combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who self-identify as LGBTQ2S+, a Person with a Disability, and/or a Visible Minority, with the required combination of education and experience.
• More experience in any of the above requirements.
• Experience working with First Nations, Indigenous peoples and/or Indigenous Organizations.
• Experience working in an executive office in Municipal, Provincial or Federal government.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
• Experience with managing finances and a budget in a BC Public Service setting.
• Experience recruiting in the BC Public Service with knowledge of the BC Public Service recruitment process and policies.
• Experience supporting an BC Public Service Assistant Deputy Minister or Deputy Minister in an administrative capacity.
• Experience with BC Public Service applications (e.g., iExpense, e-Approvals, TALM, CLIFF, RMS).
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amanda.Venkaya@gov.bc.ca
 
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule as per the Telework Agreement upon discussion with supervisor.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or 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 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.

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 – 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 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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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.