Administrative Officer R24
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The Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives Division leads the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (Ministry) in improving economic and social outcomes for Indigenous people and giving effect to reconciliation with Indigenous people through the New Fiscal Relationship, key strategic initiatives, and social and economic partnerships and collaboration with Indigenous peoples. The division leads engagement and negotiations with companies, industry organizations, stakeholders and other ministries to support initiatives and key government priorities.
The Socio-Economic Partnerships (SEP) Branch promotes shared leadership through the development and implementation of key initiatives to strengthen the social and economic conditions of Indigenous people in British Columbia (BC). This work requires the collaborative development of holistic approaches through a range of initiatives, supporting the ministry’s mandate to implement UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action, through meaningful engagement with Indigenous partners, provincial ministries and the federal government.
The Policy and Relationship Development Officer is responsible for developing strategic relationships with Indigenous communities to identify opportunities to improve key socio-cultural and socio-economic outcomes. This includes convening cross sector dialogues and developing strategic recommendations regarding potential projects and partnerships with community, provincial and federal government, sector and industry and other partners. The Policy and Relationship Development Officer conducts research and analysis to inform the development of mandates and strategies, including Cabinet Submissions, briefing notes, discussion papers, and presentations. The Policy and Relationship Development Officer manages relationships with Indigenous communities through the development and implementation of projects and initiatives, contract management, development of briefing materials and identification of current or emerging issues, project evaluation and reporting.
The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.
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.
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 advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: [email protected] or by phone: 778-698-1336.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field of study, such as Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Education, Community Planning or equivalent field and 2 years of related experience; OR
Diploma in a related field of study, such as Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Education, Community Planning or equivalent field and 4 years of related experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.
Related experience must include all of the following:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting research and analysis related to social policy development and program issues.
Experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.
Experience supporting or leading a collaborative project/initiative.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Candidates who self-identify as Indigenous to Canada – First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Experience leading team projects and engaging with partners
Experience with Indigenous cultural revitalization, including language revitalization.
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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.
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