BAND 3 – Senior Program Manager

Posting Title
BAND 3 – Senior Program Manager

Position Classification
Band 3

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$86,200.00 – $122,100.01 annually

Close Date
11/19/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division
Policing and Security Branch

Job Summary

The Team
The Standards and Training Unit is a small and dynamic team working on a variety of projects. The unit supports the legislated role of the Director of Police Services by working with government colleagues and external partners and stakeholders to establish and evaluate compliance with BC Provincial Policing Standards and to manage issues and policies related to police training in BC.

The Role
As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and coordinating our efforts to achieve our organizational goals related to police training in BC. You’ll lead initiatives that support strategic policing and public safety priorities, including leading working group to develop training, setting requirements, policy, or standards for police training, and overseeing the governance and delivery of police training in BC. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring the continued effectiveness of our programs and policies, making a positive impact on our community. We look forward to welcoming someone with your expertise to help us make a difference.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate degree in a related discipline (Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, Political Science or Public Administration) OR Undergraduate degree in related discipline plus an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, progressively responsible experience in managing major programs
• Experience leading, planning, coordinating and managing complex projects and work assignments, facilitating highly sensitive issues, setting priorities and making decisions between high profile and competing needs
• Experience developing and interpreting policy
• Experience working with partners external to government (other provinces, municipalities, and federal government) in the review, development and negotiations of program delivery and policy
• Preferred experience related to policing legislation regulations or policies, training development, or managing other policing-related programs in British Columbia

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lucie.Vallieres@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a few days at home, subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

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 accommodation is 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 – 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.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management

Additional Information