Executive Director, Indigenous Strategies and Partnerships

Competition #37752

Office of the Representative for Children and Youth Executive Director, Indigenous Strategies and Partnerships Business Leadership Permanent, full-time Location: Victoria, B.C.

Salary: $98,700.00 – $105,000.00. Salary on appointment as per RCY’s salary administration policy.

The Representative for Children and Youth, an independent officer of the B.C. Legislature, works to influence positive change to B.C.’s child-, youth- and young adult-serving system. The Representative’s Office provides advocacy support to people dealing with the service system and advocates directly on behalf of children, youth and young adults, monitors and reviews government services to children and youth and reviews and sometimes investigates deaths and critical injuries of children and youth who are receiving services.

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Representative, Transition and participating as a member of RCY’s Senior Executive, the Executive Director, Indigenous Strategies and Partnerships leads a team of staff and is responsible for policy and procedure development, human resources, budget and financial management. The Executive Director identifies and manages systemic and strategic issues related to Indigenous children and youth, their families and communities. The Executive Director identifies and implements strategies for meaningful engagement of Indigenous communities and organizations on a range of issues and challenges facing Indigenous children, youth and families. The Executive Director leads provincial youth engagement initiatives and maintains effective relationships with various external stakeholders, particularly in Indigenous communities.

The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. To support this, we welcome diversity throughout our organization.

Please note:

• This position is excluded from union membership
• An eligibility list may be established for similar positions within the same geographic location for a period of up to one year. Applicants may be considered for other similar current and future vacancies, including permanent and/or temporary positions in various locations
• Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants
• Some travel may be required. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational needs of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth. Use of a private vehicle may be required.
• The successful applicant requires a police record check and is subject to a criminal record review.

TO APPLY:

1. Review the job profile.
2. Submit a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant work experience and how you meet the stated qualifications
3. Include the position title and competition number on the cover letter and in the email subject line
4. Applications must be submitted by email to jobs@rcybc.ca.

Only those applicants who pass the initial screening based on the education and experience qualifications specified in the job profile will be considered for the next step in the selection process. Your resume and cover letter must therefore clearly specify how your education and experience meet the stated qualifications. Please be as clear and specific as possible and provide dates and details relating to your education and work experience.

Only those applications submitted to the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth directly by email will be considered. DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on the BC Government Hiring Centre website.

Please note that incomplete applications or late applications will not be evaluated or acknowledged.

Your application must be received at 4:30 p.m. on December 30^th, 2016.

By submitting your application, you certify that all information submitted is true, complete and correct. Any information provided in your application, any assessment documents or processes and/or an interview that is found to be false or misrepresented in any respect, may eliminate you from further consideration for employment or may result in dismissal.

Contact:

Donna Dublin, Payroll,
Human Resources and Finance Assistant
250-356-1259
donna.a.dublin@rcybc.ca