BAND 5 - Executive Director, Indigenous Relations

Posting Title
BAND 5 - Executive Director, Indigenous Relations

Position Classification
Band 5

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA

Salary Range
$123,100.01 - $157,100.11 annually

Close Date
12/13/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Min of Trans & Infrastructure

Ministry Branch / Division
Highways and Regional Services, South Coast Region

Job Summary

The Team

Join our Indigenous Relations Team in the South Coast Region, a dynamic group of approximately 15 individuals with a blend of new and seasoned professionals. This established team collaborates with various ministry units-such as the Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland Districts, Project Delivery, and Marine Branch-on impactful initiatives that foster meaningful relationships with the 93 Nations in the region. Driven by a spirit of reconciliation, the team's passion for working with First Nations communities creates a supportive and inspiring environment for all members.

The Role

As Executive Director, you will play a key leadership role in advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities across the region. You will oversee consent-based negotiations and collaborate with cross-agency leaders to align provincial processes, policies, and legal frameworks. This role involves leading high-profile negotiations, driving economic opportunities, and supporting cultural recognition initiatives while ensuring alignment with the Ministry's reconciliation goals. Your work will have a lasting impact, requiring strategic thinking, innovation, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's degree and a minimum 5 years *related experience OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
  
• *Related Experience includes the following:
  • Experience in a senior management role in leading, coordinating, developing and implementing complex plans and programs.
  • Experience establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to lead organization change associated with coordinate implementation and service delivery.
  • Experience working with First Nations communities and a working understanding of B.C.'s First Nations and their geographic locations.
  • Experience in strategic business planning; project management; contract management; financial management; and leading multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional teams.
  • Experience in leading multiple teams and working with diverse partners and stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop timely and effective strategies, plans, and program development.
  • Experience balancing conflicting interests and negotiating solutions.
  • Experience establishing and reconciling program and project objectives, priorities and budgets.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience developing and executing engagement strategies.

Provisos:

• This position is excluded from union membership; and,
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, frequent travel and public speaking are required

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

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

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 is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

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.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management

Additional Information