Showcase your project management and leadership excellence.

The Strategic Services Division oversees, manages, and supports the ministry's complex large-scale, cross-ministry transformation initiatives as well as supports ministry executive and staff in setting, tracking, and communicating the course of the ministry’s strategic direction.

The division was created to deliver on and support the priorities outlined in the ministry's Strategic Framework to advance ministry transformation, and to provide ministry project planning, change management, strategic planning, reporting, communications, and engagement coordination services.

Working with a team of project managers and subject matter experts, the Senior Project Manager manages 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. The Senior Project Manager also provides their expertise to continually improving the Project Management practice within MCFD’s PMO, defining consistent processes, tools, and templates that support successful project management within MCFD’s unique culture and environment.

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 experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders and or leading consultation sessions.
• One (1) or more years of experience in directing the work for other project managers, professional employees, and/or consultants.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP, or CAPM) designation; or who are eligible to complete within six (6) months of appointment.
• Advanced training in change management.
• Experience managing projects in the social sector and or a front-line service delivery organization.
• Experience integrating technology solutions into social sector business processes.
• Experience supervising hybrid and virtual teams.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Enns@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Burnaby, Campbell River, Creston, Fort Nelson, Fort St John, Hope, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Port Moody, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, Williams Lake.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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:
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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.