Posting Title
BAND 4 - Deputy Commissioner

Position Classification
Band 4

Union
N/A

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)


Salary Range
$96,400.00 - $128,100.03 annually

Close Date
4/3/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Off of the Merit Commissioner

Ministry Branch / Division
Merit Commissioner

Job Summary
Deputy Commissioner
Management Band 4
Salary Range: $96,400.00 - $128,100.03 annually
Victoria, B.C. Are you an experienced team leader looking for multi-faceted role in the human resources field? Do you thrive in an environment where accountability and legislative mandates drive the work you and your teams produce? Would you enjoy the challenge of managing the business operations of an independent office that helps assure the citizens of British Columbia that they have a merit-based Public Service working for everyone?
The Office if the Merit Commissioner (the Office) is a unique Office in Canada in that it provides independent oversight of hiring in the BC Public Service. The Office conducts random audits, internal staffing reviews, and reviews just-cause dismissals to annually report out the findings to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. This team blends human resources expertise with a discerning eye for process, legislation and fairness. Reporting to the Merit Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner leads the strategic development and conduct of the audit program, leads the dismissal review process program, and manages the conduct and preparation of recommendations for employee-requested staffing reviews. The Deputy develops the Office\xe2\x80\x99s strategic and operational work plans, including the identification and conduct of special audits and studies. The Deputy manages the Office and leads a small group of professionals. The Deputy also selects and manages the contracts for resources that conduct staffing audits, reviews, and dismissal process reviews. Located in downtown Victoria, this role offers a team-focused environment where collaboration is paramount within the immediate team as well as within the other independent offices of the Legislature. This posting is for one permanent, full-time opportunity. An eligibility list for same or similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Our office recognizes the value of varied cultural backgrounds, lived experience, education, and professional experience and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, influences, and experiences. For more information about our Office visit our website. To Apply: DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package to recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca. Your email must quote the competition number 99083 in the subject line. Your application must consist of a cover letter and resume and should provide detailed information about your education and employment history in order to clearly demonstrate how you meet the required job qualifications listed in the job profile. Please ensure your employment history includes the month and year(s) for each job in your resume as well as job-related responsibilities. Application packages must be received by email no later than 12:00 PDT (noon), Monday April 3, 2023. Incomplete applications, late applications, or applications submitted incorrectly will not be evaluated or acknowledged, and only those applicants who pass all initial screening requirements will be considered for the next step in the selection process. Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service. To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

If you have questions related to the position or the application process, please email David McCoy at recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca.
Office of the Merit Commissioner for BC
Upholding Fair Hiring in the BC Public Service
https://www.meritcomm.bc.ca/

Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package to recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca. Your email must quote the competition number 99083 in the subject line.