Summary
Description
The Team
The Partnerships team in the Climate Action Secretariat is a passionate, friendly, and collaborative team of ten, dedicated to empowering local governments to advance climate action across British Columbia. Working closely with senior management, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, UBCM, and local governments, this team plays a key role in helping communities reduce emissions and build climate resilience, with a focus on implementing the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 and the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy.
The Role
As the Director of Partnerships, you will lead a dedicated team and build collaborative relationships with local governments to drive climate action across British Columbia. This role oversees key funding programs, including a $25 million annual provincial fund and significant joint federal-provincial programs supporting infrastructure and emissions reduction projects. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about advancing climate action and supporting communities across B.C. through impactful partnerships and innovative solutions.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in public administration, economics, political science, business, environmental science or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ *recent (within the last seven (7) years), related experience OR
• A Diploma and a minimum of seven (7) years’ *recent (within the last seven (7) years), related experience.
*Recent, related experience must include all of the following:
• Providing advice and recommendations to senior executives (e.g. Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister, Cabinet, or equivalent senior executive role).
• Establishing relationships, applying influence, and negotiating agreements with a wide network of partners including representatives from all levels of government, industry, Indigenous groups, interested parties and/or others.
• Experience leading the development and oversight of large, complex funding programs.
• Experience working with local governments in B.C.
• Providing leadership and direction to a team of managers or senior professionals.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, contracts and/or expenditures.
Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:
• At least two (2) years’ experience or education (i.e. minimum Diploma) related to climate change.
• Applicants with more years of related experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Elaine.Cross@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) permanent opportunity available.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 – 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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