Summary
Description
Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role
The Ministry of Children and Family Development works together with partners including contracted community social service agencies, Indigenous service providers, cross government and social sector partners to deliver inclusive, trauma informed, culturally respectful, responsive and accessible services that support the well-being of children, youth and families.
The Director of Operational Policy within the Early Years and Inclusion Policy branch is responsible for the development and implementation of operational policy and to support the overall direction of government and the Ministry in the delivery of services that help children, 0-19 years, and their families.
This position manages a portfolio of multi-faceted operations and projects relating to operational policy with long-term impacts for children 0-19 years and their families.
This position also leads cross divisional, cross ministry, and external stakeholder engagement in the development and implementation of operational policies related to the provision of services supporting young children, children and youth with supports needs and their families upholding long-term Ministry and government-wide priorities.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in human services, social sciences, business administration or public administration, related field or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in a combination of policy development, operational service delivery, community and stakeholder relations and engagement.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in a senior management role leading community/stakeholder engagement events and resolving conflicts.
- Experience working with senior leaders across government and influencing operational change and implementation.
- Experience leading initiatives of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components.
- Experience supervising and/or leading diverse project teams.
Preference may be given to applicants who have:
- Experience in operational service delivery.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl.Hall@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment May 10, 2024: Posting closing date extended to May 22, 2024
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.
This is a temporary opportunity until May 6, 2025.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Campbell River, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Surrey, Port Moody, Williams Lake, Burnaby or Duncan.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
