Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role

The Ministry of Children and Family development is committed to upholding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people though the Declaration Act. As guided by this legislation, the Ministry works with Rights Holders and other Indigenous partners to co-develop policies, programs and legislation. The number of engagements and co-development activities underway are ever increasing and it is evident that integration of these efforts is required by the Ministry to ensure partners have meaningful opportunities to engage in these discussions as aligned with their interests.

The Strategic Child Welfare and Reconciliation Policy team provides leadership, expertise, and advice to support executive decision making and to build a cohesive child welfare policy framework that delivers on the priorities in the ministry’s service plan and strategic framework. This includes working with Indigenous peoples and partners to reform the child welfare system and address the root causes of the over involvement of Indigenous children and youth with care systems.

The Managers of Strategic Child Welfare and Reconciliation Policy are leading the development of a new team to support integration of policy and legislative Indigenous engagement efforts across the Strategic Integration, Policy and Legislation Division. There are two positions:

• Leading the province’s commitment to co-develop with Indigenous partners a Children and Youth with Support Needs system that meets the needs of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities.
• Leading strategic integration of engagement with Indigenous Peoples across the division in alignment with the Declaration Act and the ministry’s commitment to co-develop policy and legislation with Indigenous Peoples.

The Managers provide a vital leadership role in reforming the existing child welfare system including the development of new policy and legislation that addresses child welfare in the context of reconciliation, including Indigenous jurisdiction. The Managers works closely with the federal government, child welfare practitioners, external partners, policy leaders in other agencies and Indigenous organizations and communities to develop policy solutions and legislation that implement the priorities for systemic change as identified in MCFD’s strategic framework. The Managers may work closely with other branches across the division to support this work.

Successful candidates will join a high functioning team committed to public service values and dedicated to upholding reconciliatory, inclusive, practices. Continuous professional development and career growth is fostered through opportunities that include: hands up opportunities, strengths-based performance management planning, and numerous personal growth and learning opportunities such as our anti-racism working group.

Job Requirements:

• Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in an appropriate discipline (social sciences, social work, Indigenous studies, child and youth care, law, public administration, business administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading complex program development and/or policy analysis.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing inclusive, meaningful, engagement plans.
• Demonstrated experience with human resources management including supervising employees, coaching, performance planning or performance management.
• Demonstrated experience providing advice and recommendations and developing written materials for senior staff/executive.
• Demonstrated experience in project management from the development of and preferably through to the implementation of policies, regulations, legislation and/or programs.

Preference may be given for:

• Experience working with social sector legislation, policy, or programs.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, other levels of government and/or external partners.
• Experience planning and conducting distinctions-based engagements.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

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

About this Position:

Amendment April 4, 2023: Posting closing date extended to April 16, 2023

There are two (2) full time temporary opportunities available for two year temporary assignments (until approximately May 31, 2025) that may be extended, or may become permanent. This temporary posting is not limited to the geographic area. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.

These positions can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children & Family Development offices: Burnaby, Courtenay, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, Port Moody, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, West Kelowna (Westbank), or Williams Lake.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

These positions are excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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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.

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How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list 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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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.