Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment!

The Strategy, Policy and Partnerships division is responsible for leading the development and implementation of human resource legislation and policy direction; strategic management of the achievement of the PSA’s transformation goals; leading and facilitating organizational effectiveness and transformational change; and leading the BCPS reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion agenda. The division also provides leadership for executive talent programs and senior leader reviews, and corporate Provincial Employee Community Services Fund program.

The Change Manager is responsible for creating and implementing change strategies for complex and/or high-profile PSA initiatives affecting ministries across government. The Change Manager builds strategic relationships with stakeholders across ministries to drive strategic transformation and ensure project benefits are achieved and sustained. The Change Manager provides expert change management advice and counsel to PSA business areas, and provides executive coaching and support to promote active and effective change sponsorship in the PSA. The Change Manager is responsible for leading continuous improvement, learning and development and other efforts to build the PSA’s organizational change readiness, capacity, and maturity.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in change management, project management or related field.
• 5 years of *recent experience. *Recent experience is defined as within in the past 8 years.

*Recent experience must include a combination of the following:

• Management-level experience leading change management and/or business transformation.
• Experience developing recommendations and/or designing organizational change management initiatives to meet the strategic goals of an organization.
• Experience managing and developing a team of employees as a direct supervisor.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior and/or executive leaders.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Change management certification, credentials, or coursework.
• Change management experience within a large, multifaceted organization.
• Experience providing oversight of change management programs at an organization-wide level.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Erickson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment November 29th, 2023: 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.
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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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.