BAND 4 – Senior Director, Connectivity Permitting

Posting Title
BAND 4 – Senior Director, Connectivity Permitting

Position Classification
Band 4

Union
N/A

Work Options

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$105,900.12 – $140,800.04 annually

Close Date
11/7/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Citizens’ Services

Ministry Branch / Division
Connectivity

Job Summary

The Team
The Network BC permitting team collaborates across permitting ministries and groups to support provincially funded connectivity projects, including the Minister of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Parks, and BC Hydro, among others. Network BC is a diverse group of engineers, software experts, policy analysts, and program administrators. The permitting team is a hybrid group of 5 individuals across CITZ and the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship, with a large extended network of colleagues across permitting Ministries and entities. The Senior Director acts as a bridge between permitting entities, telecom experts, program negotiations, internet service providers, and third-party funders, e.g. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Northern Development Initiative Trust. Connectivity is core to the Stronger BC Economic Plan and Action 4.36 in the Declaration Act Action Plan. It is also central to citizen access to remote healthcare, education and economic opportunities. This team and the Connectivity Division engage in creative problem solving to help support expansion of connectivity across the province. The team is highly collaborative, collegial, and very supportive.

The Role
In this Senior Director role, you will be the bridge between permitting entities, telecom experts, program negotiations, internet service providers, and third-party funders, such as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Northern Development Initiative Trust. In this role you will tackle permitting challenges to support provincially funded connectivity projects to expand telecommunications infrastructure across BC. You will lead a diverse group of permitting experts and collaborate across the Division’s engineering, negotiations, and community engagement teams. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team within the BC government, where you’ll play a key role in expanding connectivity and making a real difference in the lives of BC residents. Learn more about Community Stories .

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, related field or equivalent.
• Experience in a senior management role leading new business development projects and/or business transformation projects involving a diverse range of project portfolios.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders across government and leading organizational change associated with implementation.
• Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior management teams in the development and implementation of a diverse range of projects.
• Experience in strategic business planning; contract management; financial management; and leading multi-party negotiations.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to applicants with two (2) or more years of experience listed above
• Experience with Provincial and/or federal permitting processes or statutory approvals.

Security Screening

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Wanda.Boden@gov.bc.ca ..

About this Position:
The position headquarters will be Victoria, Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver and Prince George.
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 permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
To learn more about these B.C communities you can click on the Hello BC link here!
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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 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.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management