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Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions leads the province 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 provincial mental health and substance use system that is coherent, accessible, and culturally safe and effective for individuals and families across the lifespan. The ministry is also responsible for escalating an immediate response to the province’s overdose emergency.
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Director of Service Planning and Implementation ensures major government investments across the substance use treatment and recovery continuum are implemented effectively. Leading multi-year development and Implementation processes, the Director ensures alignment with government objectives and priorities while building strategic partnerships with health authorities and service providers. The role is also responsible for developing funding criteria aligned with standards and regulations and ensuring quality service delivery with a focus on delivering key government commitments.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum three (3) years (preference for five [5] or more) of recent related experience must include:
- Leading strategic, complex projects, preferably in a government setting.
- Leading change initiatives of large scale and complexity.
- Providing policy, Service Planning and issues management advice and recommendations to senior staff and executive.
- Working with senior government officials and/or senior level professionals.
- Dealing with politically sensitive issues in a senior management capacity.
- Developing and presenting strategic investment and Implementation plans (both verbally and in writing) for senior leadership.
- Building and maintaining cooperative and productive relationships and effectively liaising with internal and external partners. Leading a multi-disciplinary team and supervising staff.
Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and:
- Have a master’s degree in business/public administration, public policy, health science administration, social sciences or a related field.
- Have experience working in the health, problematic substance use, or drug policy sectors.
- Have experience working with First Nations, Métis or Inuit organizations and communities.
- Have lived or living experience of, or experience working with populations with, complex health and social challenges. Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
Willingness Statement:
- You may be required to travel regularly.
- You may be required to work evenings/weekends.
For questions regarding this position, please contact sarah.amyot@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.
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.
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.
