BAND 2 - People & Workplace Solutions Manager

Posting Title
BAND 2 - People & Workplace Solutions Manager

Position Classification
Band 2

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$74,300.00 - $105,000.04 annually

Close Date
5/6/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
8/29/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division
People & Workplace Solutions, CSNR

Job Summary

Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment

The People and Workplace Solutions (PAWS) Branch is a people-focused team - we care deeply about our team members and client partners and are unified in supporting each other and delivering trusted services. We honor diversity in its many forms and are committed to promoting a culture of equity, inclusion, continuous learning, flexibility, partnership, empowerment and fun. Our geographically dispersed team works in partnership with ministry executives and senior leaders to provide value-added and innovative human resource services, strategies, initiatives, and programs to our six client ministries. PAWS leads several initiatives for the ministry, including ministry HR, workforce planning, employee engagement, succession management, equity, diversity & inclusion, and leadership development. We apply an equity, diversity and inclusion lens to all our initiatives to foster workplaces where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected and engaged

Reporting to the Director, PAWS, the Manager works independently and is responsible for providing human resource management and organizational development projects, programs, and services to the ministry. This role is responsible for the assessment, analysis, design, development, and implementation of strategies, initiatives, and programs to build capacity within the ministry and meet the needs of ministry leadership and executive teams. The primary focus of this position is to address the human resource needs of the ministry's executive, senior leaders, and line managers.

The Manager partners with the leaders of specific ministries, client divisions, branches, and work units to meet their business and work environment priorities and goals. The Manager takes the lead on various projects which may include planning for strategic priorities, including organization reviews/scans, research, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Program areas may include: workforce planning, recruitment strategy and succession management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, leadership development, change leadership, resilience and learning and professional development and other initiatives that will support the implementation of the Ministry Workforce Plans and desired culture shifts. The Manager is also responsible for leading or supporting various ministry human resources programs and initiatives such as orientation, employee engagement, and corporate HR initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a related field and a minimum one (1) year of related experience*, or
• Diploma or Technical Diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a related field and a minimum of (2) years of related experience*, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

* Related experience includes all of the following:
• Experience providing advice and guidance to ministry leadership and executive teams in the areas of ministry HR (may include engagement strategies; recruitment strategies; succession management; leadership development, change leadership; diversity and inclusion, organizational culture assessment and alignment).
• Experience designing and delivering presentations to adult audiences.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs or projects.
• Experience using MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

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

• Experience leading recruitment services.
• Experience conducting workforce planning and analyzing workforce and work environment issues and trends.
• Experience carrying out research and analysis to support programs and initiatives.

Willingness statements:

• Travel is a requirement of this position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Emily.Howells@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
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 August 29, 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 Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.

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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

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.

Job Category
Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector

Category

Human Resources