BAND 5 - Executive Director

Posting Title
BAND 5 - Executive Director

Position Classification
Band 5

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$119,600.00 - $152,599.97 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
5/20/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Forest Practices Board

Ministry Branch / Division
Forest Practices Board

Job Summary

Bring your exceptional leadership experience to BC's Forest Practices Board.

The Board serves the public interest as the independent watchdog for BC's sound forest and range practices. The Board is an Administrative Tribunal established in legislation; it operates independent from government ministries and must make its decisions in the public interest. The Board has a legislated mandate to conduct audits and investigations of forest and range practices and report its findings to the public.

The Executive Directorleads the delivery of the Board's operational, administrative and financial responsibilities as a public sector organization. The Board's programs have broad provincial implications. They can result in significant impacts and influence on government programs, policies and legislation, to the forest and range industries in BC, and the stewardship of forest and range resources.

The Executive Director leads the staff, chairs the management team, provides analysis, advice and recommendations to the Chair and the Board, and builds and promotes critical linkages and networks with senior officials in the provincial government, First Nations governments, provincial organizations, corporations, and the public.

Job Requirements:

• A degree in natural resource field, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
• Minimum 10 years experience at a senior management level in a private sector, not-for-profit, and/or public sector organization. Experience must include all of the following:
  • Minimum 4 years experience in strategic planning and performance, financial management, hiring, and human resource leadership.
  • Minimum 3 years experience building strategic alliances, managing conflicts, negotiating effectively, and/or effectively communicating ideas, analyses and proposals.
  • Minimum 3 years experience leading a team of professionals and administrative staff.

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the followingg:

• A postgraduate degree in a natural resource field, business administration or public administration.
• Professional accreditation in a natural resource field.
• Experience working in the natural resource sector.
  

Willingness Statement:

• Overnight travel is required
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact keith.atkinson@bcfpb.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved agreement
This position can be based in any Forest Practices Board 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.
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.

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, 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
Executive, Natural Resource Sector

Additional Information