Band 6 Executive Director, Corporate Services

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO), the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Policy, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role:

The Executive Director, Corporate Services provides executive leadership to a team responsible for a complete range of services related to supporting the execution and sustainment of the organization’s corporate goals. This includes policy, development and implementation; communications and partner relations, including liaising with inter government representatives; privacy and information management aligned with provincial legislation; sourcing and vendor performance in-line with core policy; corporate strategy and planning; business analysis; corporate social responsibility, social impact and environmental sustainability; and enterprise project management, including strategic project investment and standardization of methodologies.;. This role is accountable for leading the Policy, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office departments.

This position is responsible for the achievement of appropriate corporate strategic plan objectives and department business plan objectives, through organizing, developing, directing and managing the performance of CS staff to meet operational business requirements effectively and efficiently in support of corporate, cannabis (wholesale and retail), liquor wholesale and liquor retail business goals.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to work, in addition to core business hours, for extended periods of time, and the ability to travel provincially, nationally and internationally for periods of time. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree or post-secondary degree in public administration, business administration, communications, public policy, law or a related field, with 10 years of recent, related progressive senior leadership experience*.

• Recent, related progressive senior leadership experience must have occurred in the last 15 years and must include the following:

• Leading, supporting, and developing direct and indirect reports within a structured organization, and managing multi-tiered support service teams with a significant number of indirect reports (please provide specific details on the team and department structure).
• Experience consulting with and guiding executives/senior leadership to implement corporate initiatives to further the goals of the organization.
• Leading large organizational communications, stakeholder, media and government relations and internal communications initiatives to support brand and reputation.
• Experience working in a multifaceted organization, offering a range of services (please provide examples of the services provided within the positions held).
• Experience leading change initiatives, programs or projects in a large organization (large organization is defined as an organization with an employee base of 800 or more and with multiple lines of business).

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Working within a regulated industry and engaging with senior government partners.
• Working in a senior capacity in, or closely and directly with, a government organization or crown corporation and making decisions with a clear understanding of government practice and relations and an organization regularly the subject of media inquiries and demonstrated experience with sensitive communications.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Leading corporate project investment, policies, processes and methods.
  • Working in strategy and planning as a leader, advisor, or analyst.
  • Providing direction, reviewing and approving policies for regulatory purposes and to ensure alignment both operationally and politically.
  • Experience in procurement and contract management and interpretation of related policy and legal advice, including experience in designing organizational practices to ensure alignment and compliance.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. 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 Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at kriti.verma@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

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.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, 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.

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