Summary
Description
The Team
The Interface Team plays a crucial role in maintaining strong relationships between the MCFD and external oversight agencies, such as the Representative for Children and Youth and the Ombudsperson. This small, collaborative team is responsible for coordinating responses to inquiries and recommendations, ensuring transparency and accountability across the ministry. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where every team member contributes to driving meaningful change.
The Role
The Manager of the Interface Team strengthens relationships between MCFD and key oversight bodies, and contributes to the ministry’s quality improvement by coordinating responses related to reports and recommendations of oversight bodies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leaders across the ministry and external partners while gaining valuable insights into MCFD services and the work of oversight bodies. This position contributes to making positive change for children, youth and families as well as to the ministry’s public accountability.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in public administration or a social science field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or Sociology.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a supervisory/management position or leading project teams.
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience that required knowledge of the organizational structure, programs and initiatives of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience developing and maintaining working relationships and resolving problems with external partners.
- Experience briefing and advising senior government officials.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- One (1) year of experience in a supervision/management position.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian.Hill@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.
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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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