Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role

The Senior Director, Mental Health and Substance Use Programs and Services is responsible for leading and directing the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of evidence based mental health and substance use programs and services across the care continuum from prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Within a social determinants framework, the Senior Director will be expected to build strong, collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships with ministries, academia, health authorities and First Nation, Metis and Inuit partners, stakeholders as well as people with lived experience in order to ensure the delivery of high quality, integrated, data driven, outcome focused, trauma informed, responsive and culturally safe programs and service required to meet the complex and diverse needs of British Columbians.

The Senior Director provides advice and guidance to the Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, and Minister regarding all aspects within their portfolio of responsibilities. The Senior Director develops and leads the implementation of strategic business and service delivery processes, develops standards, undertakes reviews and evaluations to ensure that programs and services are cost effective, evidence-based and delivering results for the citizens of British Columbia. The Senior Director is responsible for leading and developing teams of highly engaged professionals and for creating and maintaining a productive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and safe work environment where everyone has an opportunity to contribute and flourish.

The successful Senior Director will be a creative, non-judgemental, collaborative, compassionate, proactive, solutions-oriented leader who is passionate about public service and who wants to make a difference in the lives of people with a mental health and/or substance use issue, their families and friends.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in public administration, health administration, business administration, or other relevant field and 3-4 years of *related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include the following:

• Leadership in a similar environment, including policy development, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and examining complex service delivery issues, assessing options and making recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience planning and managing the implementation of major projects in large complex organizations and providing strategic direction and advice to senior-level executives.
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships and working productively and cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Experience in the evaluation of health issues and trends.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Wiktoria.Ploch@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Health office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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, 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.

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

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

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 - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.