Job Description

An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional

British Columbia's Natural Resource Ministries (NRM) are the stewards of the Province's Crown land and natural resources which reflect the diverse values and interests of all British Columbians. In order to support the growth of the economy while providing effective environmental stewardship, the province's NRM must transform in order to advance the shared management of British Columbia's natural resources.

Natural Resource Information & Digital Services (NRIDS) partners with NRMs to drive the modernization and transformation of business practices for the NRM through continuous improvement projects, new technology options and operational information management/information technology (IM/IT). NRIDS is providing leadership for IM/IT planning, policy and business process solutions and is also the single authority for all information and technology across the NRM.

Reporting to the Director, the Team Lead is accountable for providing leadership to all aspects of digital product and agile development for NRM clients. The Agile Team Lead is relied upon, as an advocate for NRM business partnerships, ensures outcomes are aligned with clients' objectives and satisfies key financial and operational performance indicators. The Agile Team Lead works in close collaboration with senior business leaders and IMIT colleagues and leads multi-disciplinary teams of IMIT professionals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a related field plus three (3) years of *related experience.
• Diploma in related field plus four (4) years of *related experience
• Certificate in related field plus five (5) years of *related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

*Related experience must include some experience from each of the following to total up to the years of experience required:

• Leading the creation, improvement, and management of a wide variety of digital products and services for an organization of similar size and complexity.
• Managing relationships with a wide network of clients and internal/external partners.
• Managing budgets, contracts and expenditures ensuring compliance with fiscal parameters and the prudent use of financial resources.
• Supervising IM/IT professionals.
• Experience using modern agile product delivery practices to design, deliver and continuously improve high quality digital products and services.
  

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

• Leading the design, enhancement and management of digital products and services for public sector clients.
• In User Experience (UX), Service Design, Scrum Mastery, Full Stack Development or DevOps.
• In a variety of Agile methodologies.
• In Agile coaching and/or mentoring teams and/or staff as well as business area clients.
• Experience leading change management initiatives across a large organization.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jaklyn.Vervynck@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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 can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Metis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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:

CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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.