BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations

Posting Title
BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations

Position Classification
Band 3

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Salary Range
$86,200.00 - $122,100.01 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
5/5/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Min of Trans & Infrastructure

Ministry Branch / Division
Highways and Regional Services, Northern Region

Job Summary

Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment.

The Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations provides leadership in the Northern Region to develop productive relationships with Indigenous Communities. This work ensures continued safe and secure certainty of access to Ministry rights-of-way and the ability to deliver the many programs and services within the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in the Northern Region.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Relations, the position leads the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the province's duty to consult Indigenous Communities and to provide authoritative advice, interpretation and/or consultation services for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Projects in Northern Region.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, Indigenous studies, history or a related field and at least three (3) years' related experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and at least five (5) years' related experience; or
• Technical diploma in engineering, applied sciences or a related field and at least seven (7) years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of the education and related experience may be considered.

Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a highly intense working environment
• Experience providing strategic Indigenous relations advice to Ministry Executive, senior government officials (or private sector equivalent) on projects/negotiations status.
• Experience leading complex multi-party negotiations in a cross-cultural setting.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues
• Experience in a management capacity including strategic and operational business and organizational planning and financial management.
• Experience related to First Nations Consultation and relationship building.
• Experience leading and resolving complex issues with Indigenous Communities and staff.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working on transportation related projects.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
• Experience leading and oversight for programs/service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brad.McRobert@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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
Leadership and Management

Category

Management and Executive