• Job Description

  Req#: 1078694

  Showcase your project management and leadership excellence
  
  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure ensures safe and efficient movement of people and Goods; access to services people count on; and economic sustainability and prosperity across British Columbia. The ministry is responsible for transportation modes including road, rail, air, transit, ferry, port and active transportation (walking, cycling, etc.). he Transit Strategy and Policy Branch is responsible for implementing provincial transit policy, budget and program development, negotiating and administering funding and cost sharing agreements as well as implementing and monitoring transit capital investments and other transit-related initiatives.
  
  In this position, you will lead and coordinate the development of complex, sensitive and often highly visible transit policy initiatives, projects and working groups. A key focus of the position is on transit capital investments, strategies, and policies relating to areas in B.C. serviced by BC Transit. The duties will require significant engagement with internal and external stakeholders as well as issues management.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • University degree in in a related discipline and 3 years of current program and *related experience, or more than 5 years of management and related experience.
  • *Related experience includes a combination of the following:
    • Experience in planning, executing, and managing complex projects (including, as applicable, business case development / project justification, development of multi-party agreements, procurement, contract management, budget development and management, communications, etc.
    • Experience providing leadership and direction to teams with diverse composition.
    • Experience in policy analysis / development.
    • Experience collaborating effectively with partners and stakeholders to initiate or influence policies, programs and engagement.
    • Experience managing issues, problem solving strategically, and providing leadership and expertise, including articulating goals, gaining commitment, securing resources and accomplishing objectives, and providing advice to senior or executive management teams, internal staff, and external stakeholders
    • Experience developing, explaining and presenting high level policy and practices clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, in language appropriate to the audience. This includes delivering presentations to senior management and external groups.
    • Experience with financial management, program development and funding agreements.
    • Preference may be given to those applicants with experience working in the transportation or transit sector.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Graham.Emslie@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure 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 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:
  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.
  
  The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore 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: 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 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

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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