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Natural Resource Information & Digital Services (NRIDS) is the information management/information technology (IM/IT) service provider and organizational partner to the Natural Resource Ministries (NRM). As the centralized authority for all information, geospatial data, and technology across the NRM, NRIDS is leading the transformation and modernization of business practices through new and innovative technology solutions, continuous improvement projects and operational IM/IT solutions.
NRIDS provides broad information management services and leadership in data custodianship by way of the creation, maintenance and publication of foundational datasets and geospatial information. NRIDS is also responsible for the full range of services to maintain and support all existing IT systems for the NRM as well as the development of new applications to deliver on government objectives. NRIDS is committed to client engagement and understanding the business needs of the NRM to identify where expert knowledge, technology and data/information solutions will help the sector deliver their programs and services more effectively.
The Senior Product Manager will play a pivotal role in representing the business and end users and is responsible for the product backlog and will streamline the execution of program priorities while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the products and services. Acting as the primary liaison between business and key partners to ensure the program goals are clear and the vision is aligned with priority business objectives. This includes determining what needs to be done and setting the priorities to deliver the highest value of products and services through incremental changes, while meeting the business objectives through modernization.
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Job Requirements:
Education:
- Must be a Scrum Certified Product Owner, or willing to become certified within two months.
- Degree or diploma in a technology discipline or project management; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Minimum 3 years of direct natural resource sector experience within government, including a combination of experience in at least 2 of the following 4 areas:
o Service delivery management
- Data management
- Experience leading a multi disciplinary Agile delivery team to deliver new products and/or iterations to existing products to meet user needs and experience expectations.
- Experience delivering digital products or service; design, and ongoing management of high-quality services which maximize opportunities offered by digital technology.
- Experience in analyzing and using customer insight, user and performance data to design and continually improve digital services to fully meet user needs in a convenient and straightforward way.
- Experience with current Agile practices, open source, cloud platforms and digital services.
- Experience prioritizing product development and delivery plans to meet user and stakeholder needs in a cost-effective way.
- Experience prioritizing work and reporting based on value delivered and return on investment.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Direct forestry experience within the Forestry Digital Services portfolio.
- Direct business-related experience within the forest sector.
- Experience managing complex enterprise IM/IT projects with multiple interdependencies including major business transformations, strategic communications and the oversight of system integrators.
- Experience managing organizational change
For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Douville@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment (February 20th, 2024) - Closing date extended to March 10th, 2024. Changed into external posting.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent opportunity available.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship office. Some of the locations available are Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Surrey, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Campbell River, Fort Nelson, Nelson, Smithers and Williams Lake. The locations listed are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a fulsome list of locations. Alternate locations may be considered.
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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, Metis, 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 - A cover letter is not required as part of your application.
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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
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.