ADMN O 24R - Senior Project Management Advisor, Permitting Solutions

Influence complex natural resource initiatives in British Columbia

The Permitting Transformation Division is led by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. The division brings together multi-disciplinary teams from across the natural resource sector to address challenging, high priority initiatives and strategies. The Division is tasked to steward water and land resources and undertake sustainable decision making.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning, this position is responsible for managing the change management components of Strategic Planning. This includes a portfolio of high-profile cross-ministry priority projects. It requires guiding staff in project management and change management best practice throughout the project management life cycle. This position plays a leadership role in enabling process and policy changes needed to advance the transformation of natural resource permitting.

The Senior Project Management Advisor, Permitting Solutions ensures strategic planning best practices are thoughtfully incorporated into the planning and implementation of the project lifecycle. This position works in collaboration with partners and interested parties to develop change and communication plans for a portfolio of projects. This includes the mitigation and resolution of issues associated with adaptation to change.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field and 2 years of related experience; OR

• Diploma in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field and 3 years related experience; OR

• Certificate or coursework in project management, change management or a related field and 4 years related experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include each of the following:

• Experience leading teams or clients through change.

• Experience independently managing projects.

• Experience directing the work of others (professional employees, informal teams and/or consultants).

• Experience applying change management principles.

• Experience applying project management principles.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Change Management Certification

For questions regarding this position, please contact Carrie.Dye@gov.bc.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 telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.

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.