ADMN O 24R - Program Advisor

The Team
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Branch (MARB) manages the successful completion of projects and initiatives of strategic importance to the Government of British Columbia. The Branch ensures that the Government’s anti-racism mandate commitments and its legislative obligations under the Multiculturalism Act are fulfilled with three core objectives: championing anti-racism across government, addressing systemic discrimination, and supporting communities to respond to racism and hate.

The Role
The Program Advisor leads and manages strategies, programs, and initiatives that promote multiculturalism and address racism. The position includes managing annual reports, proclamations, grants, collaborations, and partnerships, and specializes in building broad and inclusive stakeholder relationships that support and advance MARB’s objectives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Lived experience self-identifying as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour.
• Degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, humanities, communications, negotiation/conflict resolution or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with diverse partners, and interested and affected parties in delivering projects or programs, with a preference for experience in cross-cultural diversity, multiculturalism and/or anti-racism issues.
• Advanced experience in government and non-profit procurement processes, including expertise in developing and responding to Requests for Proposals, managing grants, vendor management, etc.
• Experience overseeing change management and building strong relationships with internal and external partners, and interested and affected parties, including facilitating meetings, events, or engagement.
• Experience in compiling information from various sources, such as different ministries, and translating it into easily understood content for annual reports and other documents.
• Experience in program design and evaluation, including researching and analyzing complex issues, recommending program and policy-focused solutions, developing program/policy objectives and intended outcomes, and monitoring and evaluating results.
• Experience independently managing long-term, complex projects from inception to completion, with a focus on effective project management practices.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• With experience directing the work of others (professional employees and/or consultants).

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

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until June 30, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future permanent vacancies.
Remote work is allowed, 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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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. 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.

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