BAND 4 - Director, Intergovernmental Relations

Posting Title
BAND 4 - Director, Intergovernmental Relations

Position Classification
Band 4

Union
N/A

Work Options
Remote, Hybrid, On-Site

Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 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
$102,900.00 - $136,700.11 annually

Close Date
4/30/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy

Ministry Branch / Division
Strategic Policy Branch, Strategic Services Division

Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Strategic Policy Branch provides corporate leadership, coordination, analysis, and inter-agency communications services to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Its success is based on championing innovative approaches, and building and maintaining constructive and cooperative relationships with partners both within and outside of the Ministry. The Branch consists of three units: Legislation, Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) and Business Improvement.

The IGR team are adaptable and flexible to government, minister, and executive priorities. The team plays a strategic liaison and coordinating function across multiple business areas, supporting executive level bilateral and multilateral engagements; responding to federal and international initiatives and working across the natural resource sector.

The Director leads the Ministry's corporate events, including the Union of B.C. Municipalities, B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering and the Debates on the Budget Estimates, and leads B.C.'s participation in the Canadian Council for Ministers of the Environment and other federal, provincial and territorial fora.

The Director leads the provision of strategic input and advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and Ministry executive on complex and sensitive intergovernmental and policy issues aligned with the ministry's mandate.

The Director collaborates with senior leaders across the B.C. public service and officials in other jurisdictions on a broad range of issues to develop cooperative agreements and strategic approaches to supporting environmental objectives.

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in a relevant discipline such as Public Administration, Political Science, Public Relations or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of *related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

*Related experience must include:

• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders and executive in support of ministry and government goals.
• Experience working and leading policy development, issues analysis, strategic project management and program management in a dynamic public policy environment.
• Experience working in cross-government forums and managing effective internal and external stakeholder engagement and relations.
• Experience working in a complex and often contentious government environment, including working with elected or senior non-elected officials in other jurisdictions.
• Experience working with and leading diverse teams, empowering staff and guiding the change management process.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Natural resource intergovernmental relations experience.
• Experience managing staff and a program budget.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Paquin@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; 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.
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.

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, itmay notbe 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
Leadership and Management

Category

Management and Executive