Management Band 3
Currently there is one (1) temporary opportunity until July 29th, 2022 that may be extended or become permanent.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
An opportunity to apply your exceptional leadership, organizational and prioritization skills!
The Workforce Development and Skills Training provides leadership on strategic workforce development information, policy and programs to connect industry and the post-secondary education and skills training systems to ensure British Columbians can succeed in a strong sustainable economy. Our mission is to advance innovative, accessible workforce information, policies and programs so all British Columbians have the skills and abilities to reach their full potential. The Employer and Sector Partnerships Branch helps industry and employers anticipate, understand, and respond to labour market changes through collaborative partnerships, investments, and targeted programming.
The Director works in partnership with employers and other stakeholders to ensure employer programs and services are relevant, accessible, and effective. This position is responsible for leading and directing the BC Employer Training Grant program, which enables partnerships with employers to provide training that will help British Columbians enter or advance in the labour market, under the Canada-BC Workforce Development Agreement (WDA). The Director also oversees the WorkBC Contact Centre which is responsible for developing and maintaining innovative, timely, citizen-centred LMI-based tools, products and services for students, employers, job seekers, educators, immigrants and government. The unit is responsible for products such as the WorkBC website, the WelcomeBC website and the BC Job Bank application.
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:
Post-secondary degree in business administration or public administration or related field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in developing and managing provincial government programs including: third party delivery models; application-based programs; procurement; contract management; performance management; issues management; and financial resources.
Experience negotiating solutions and partnerships with stakeholders.
Experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
Experience developing and maintaining working relationships and resolving problems with stakeholders and clients.
Preference may be given candidates with the following:
Experience in the administration of labour market programs or application-based programs.
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 required: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
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.
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