BAND 4 – Director of Operations

The Team
The Resource team supports existing family care homes, recruits new caregivers, and manages contracted homes transitioning to the Specialized Housing and Support Services framework between Prince George and Quesnel. The Out-of-Care team, a newer addition, focuses on supporting out-of-care caregivers in Prince George, with both teams playing a vital role in providing safe, skilled, and supported environments for children, youth, and families within the Service Delivery Area.

The Role
The Director of Operations in the Northern Service Delivery Area is responsible for managing and coordinating resources to support children, youth, and families through a comprehensive care network. The Director of Operations role involves strategic planning, recruitment of contracted homes and caregivers, and leading quality improvement initiatives, while fostering collaboration with community partners to enhance integrated care and ensure culturally responsive services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
(Insert education and experience statements which match the attached JP /JD) (Please list in bullet points)

• 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.
• Four (4) years or more experience in a supervisory and/or management position, including supervising a team of five or more.
• Experience in managing relationships with contracted agencies and partners.
• 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 may be given to applicants with one more of the following:

• Experience working with Foster Caregivers, including Family Care Homes and Contracted Residential Agencies
• At least six (6) months or more experience acting as a Director.

Willingness Statements:

• May be required to work evenings/weekends.
• Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
• May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for provincial meetings.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shannon.A.Miller@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established.

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 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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer.  The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.  

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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