BAND 3 - Regional Project Director

An opportunity to promote change and support wellness initiatives for children, youth and families across the Province

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions leads the Province of British Columbia in efforts to improve the mental well-being and reduce substance use-related harms for all British Columbians. The ministry has overall responsibility for the development of a coherent, accessible, and culturally safe mental health and addictions system that is effective for individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the province. The Provincial Support Office is responsible for the operational implementation and delivery of Integrated Child and Youth Teams, a new and innovative model of community-based mental health and substance use services for young people and their families in British Columbia.

This position provides leadership and oversight to staff providing backbone support to partners who are implementing Integrated Child and Youth Teams and other key government priority initiatives. This role leads the successful development, implementation and evaluation of major projects or business components of large multi-faceted projects and/or a portfolio of projects with multiple key deliverables. Projects are taken from original concept through to final completion and evaluation.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field (related field includes public sector, social sector, project management, management and leadership); OR
• An equivalent combination of education and complex project or program experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of major projects.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing relationships and leading engagement with senior level partners. Relevant experience must be a combination that includes all of the following:
  • regularly chairing and leading groups comprised of diverse interest holders;
  • leading engagement sessions to develop joint project plans;
  • deliberately establishing and maintaining relationships to foster cooperation and understanding; and,
  • using conflict management and problem resolution skills.
• One (1) or more years of experience in directing the work for other external project managers, professional employees, and/or consultants.
• One (1) or more years of experience supervising, developing and empowering staff.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Change management experience.
• Experience leading projects/programs in the social sector.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.
• Lived or living experience of, or experience working with populations with, complex health and social challenges.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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

About this Position:
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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

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 guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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

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: 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.