BAND 4 – Director of Operations

Director, Operations

Management Band 4

An eligibility list may be established.

As a respected leader, you will be responsible for providing regional leadership in support of the ministry’s strategic priorities including service transformation and practice change. This position reports to the Executive Director and operates within Williams Lake and 100 Mile House Service Delivery Areas. The Director of Operations is responsible for managing the day to day delivery of a continuum of integrated services to children and families. These services include: child and family development services; mental health; adoptions; early childhood development; child protection, and services to children in care.

The Director of Operations has the responsibility to plan, develop, manage, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of this broad range of services and is directly accountable for the quality of services and for setting and monitoring standards of practice. The Director is responsible for ensuring the successful integration of service delivery and integrated case management plans for implementing the main mandate and vision of the ministry. You will have an understanding of work planning, project management and best practice, and comprehensive knowledge of the principles and theories in clinical practice (i.e. CYMH, child protection and family development). Your strong management foundation with responsibility for direct client delivery, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment, and your ability to direct the work of staff is essential in the success of this role.

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 create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the 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 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:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or Masters in Clinical Psychology, Educational Counselling Psychology, or Social Work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. OR

In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must request a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report to be considered for this competition.

Must have full delegation or immediately eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (C6).

2 years or more experience in a supervisory/management position.

2 years or more experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.

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

Experience leading teams of 3 or more.

Recent excluded managerial experience (within the last 4 years)

Experience in the delivery of child protection services.

Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families and/or communities.

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) and Criminal Record Review Act (CRRA) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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. Please ensure your resume is clear and concise and outlines timeframes that demonstrate your supervisory experience.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) – 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.