• Job Description

  Req#: 10686111

  Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment!

  The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is comprised of thousands of dedicated professionals across the province, working together – at all levels and in all locations – to ensure BC children and youth are safe and well-cared within nurturing families, connected to their communities, and supported to reach their potential.

  MCFD delivers the majority of its services locally, with non-child welfare including Early Years, Youth Justice, Child and Youth with Special Needs, Child and Youth with Mental Health and Family Preservation and Support Services being delivered through contracted agencies.

  MCFD works closely with our community partners and are committed to strengthening and building relationships with Indigenous communities and Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) to support successful relationships and better outcomes for Indigenous children, youth and their families.

  The Procurement Branch mandate is to ensure that both existing and new contracted services are procured in a manner that improves service to clients, adheres to the BC Government Core Policy, recognizes structural and cost issues (e.g., unionization, regulation, deployment, labour market conditions, collective agreements), coordinates across government where required, and ensures service models and contracting approaches are appropriately designed for optimal utilization of resources and service.
  
  The Procurement Services Manager is responsible for developing, recommending, interpreting, implementing, and monitoring corporate policy with respect to the planning, tendering, award, and administration of procurements, including monitoring and evaluation. The position provides expertise and direction as well as technical and professional advice to the Ministry Executive, Executive Directors of Service, Provincial Office Executive Directors, Directors, Community Services Managers, and staff with procurement and contract planning and development, negotiation, performance evaluation, and contract dispute resolution. The position plays a critical role with respect to local Service Provider vendor relationships and management. The position leads local and provincial procurement and contract related projects and participates in various ministry wide projects related to procurement transition and service redesign.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in law, business administration, commerce, public administration, or related discipline. Applicants who have an accounting designation (CPA-CA, CGA, or CMA) may be considered equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience in the full procurement life cycle and analyzing complex issues, evaluating options, and recommending solutions.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience advising a diverse client caseload on procurement and contract management in a risk-based environment.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience leading projects and/or large project components with multiple stakeholders.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including developing and evaluating employee performance goals, coaching, team building and mentoring.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience negotiating contractual agreements and solutions to compliance issues.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience developing and managing complex programs and/or procurements.

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

  • Three (3) years of experience leading projects and/or large project components with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience developing and managing complex programs and/or procurements.
  • Experience negotiating/mediating solutions in a public sector environment.
  • Experience leading a significant organizational change management or business transformation initiative

  Willingness statement:

  • Travel is a requirement, must be willing to travel occasionally.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Ragan@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  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.
  This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
  This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Campbell River, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Surrey, Port Moody, Williams Lake, Burnaby or Duncan.
  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.
  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.
  
  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 - 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.
  
  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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