• Job Description

  Req#: 10500714

  Bring your strong leadership and analytic skills to this position

  The Team Lead, Program Evaluation leads a multi-disciplinary team delivering evaluation services to the division and projects that support program integrity and service quality across BC Employment and Assistance programs. The Team Lead provides leadership and coordination to larger projects while developing and empowering the team to deliver multiple concurrent projects. These evaluation projects and activities have a direct impact on divisional business objectives. They incorporate analysis related to technology, business process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives, including collecting qualitative and quantitative data and observations of service delivery programs to make recommendations to improve program delivery and citizen outcomes.

  Job Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in social sciences, business or public administration, program evaluation, statistics, economics or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year related experience; OR
  • Degree in social sciences, business or public administration, program evaluation, statistics, economics or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years related experience; OR
  • Diploma in the related field and four (4) years related experience; OR
  • Certificate from a recognized institution in the related field and five (5) years related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  Related experience includes:
  • Experience in analyzing and evaluating program performance.
  • Experience applying program evaluation and performance management theories, principles, models and related systems/technologies.
  • Experience managing and leading program and/or policy projects, leading project teams, developing project deliverables, assessing progress and taking/recommending corrective action.
  • Experience drawing evidence-based conclusions to support practical recommendations on complex systems or issues.

  Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
  • Experience in innovative disciplines and concepts including human-centered design, behavioural insights, agile, scrum methodology, complexity theory, systems thinking, strategic foresight.
  • Experience supervising teams in a unionized environment and building team cohesion and engagement.
  • Experience leading or coordinating multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Experience providing program delivery advice and recommendations to management and/or executives.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact amber.macleanparker@gov.bc.ca.

  About this Position:
  Amendment (October 5th): Posting closing date extended to October 10th.
  2 positions available.
  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 Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction office. 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.

  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.

  With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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

  Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter will be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please clearly describe how you meet the job requirements and provide supporting detail in your résumé.

  Résumé: YES - Ensure your résumé 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

  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.
  

• About the company

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