Bring your leadership skills and management expertise to this exciting opportunity

Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Ministries (CSNR) serves the six natural resource ministries (Agriculture & Food; Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Forests; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; and Water, Land and Resource Stewardship). CSNR is a unique corporate services organization providing services for approximately 7,000 natural resource ministry employees in over 120 locations throughout the province.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director provides leadership related to people and workplace strategies for the ministries of: Agriculture & Food; Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; and Environment and Climate Change Strategy; and Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. The Director provides advice and recommendations to ministry executives and leads the development and implementation of large-scale people and workplace strategies to fulfill business and strategic goals.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in social sciences, business administration, public administration, human resources or a related field and 3 years of related* experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may be considered.

• Experience related to the development, promotion and implementation of equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience with succession planning for multiple roles (from identification through implementation).
• Experience with workforce planning for large organizations (several hundred staff).
• Experience related to program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Experience engaging partners in decision making and the implementation of decisions.
• Experience supervising a team, including planning, and directing their work, managing performance, resolving conflict, mentoring, and coaching.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Experience supporting large, diverse, or multiple client ministries.
• Experience leading and resolving complex issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lori.MacDonald@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.

This position can be based in any Ministry of Water,Land,ResourceStewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work one or more days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

An isolation allowance may be available depending on the work location.

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 can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list 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 (Comprehensive): YES - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application website. 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 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.