BAND 5 – Executive Director, Provincial Services Branch

The Team:
Within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, BC Parks’ Provincial Services Branch is a high-performing and engaged team that plays a key role in preserving conservation and ecological values, managing recreational visitation, and overseeing land management within park boundaries. With over 60 dedicated professionals across five units, this well-established team collaborates closely with Division and Ministry executives, stakeholders, partners, and contractors to make a meaningful impact. What sets this team apart is their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and strong sense of camaraderie, making it a great environment for growth and collaboration.

The Role:
In this transformative leadership role, you will guide the Provincial Services Branch in developing and implementing strategic legislation, policies, and programs that support the core objectives of BC Parks and the broader natural resource sector. You play a pivotal part in shaping the vision and direction of provincial services, providing strategic advice on existing and emerging issues, and driving improvements to meet performance targets. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to one of North America’s largest systems of parks, ensuring the conservation and protection of our natural landscapes now and for future generations. Find out more: About BC Parks

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• University Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other discipline directly related to the focus of the position.
• Senior level experience providing leadership, expertise, and direction in a medium to large sized public or private sector organization, preferably in integrated resource management, natural resource management, the management of large-scale recreation programs, or other related area.
• Experience developing and implementing corporate policy, operational practices, and performance measures.
• Experience leading and supervising a staff of professional and administrative employees including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, team building, and mentoring.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following: 

• Master’s degree in similar, related field.
• Experience, and direct involvement, in developing and negotiating complex cross-jurisdictional and multi-party partnership or other service agreements.
• Experience leading issues management and strategic problem solving, and providing leadership, expertise, and advice in the implementation of solutions to senior or executive management teams, staff, and clients.
• Experience developing and/or implementing legislation.
• Experience managing corporate budgets to defined fiscal and outcome based performance measures.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Launa.Murai@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any office of BC Parks. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available, subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

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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