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

The Information Services Division are technology leaders, planning and delivering successful solutions with information management and information technology (IM/IT) services to both the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Ministry of Children and Family. The division also provides IM/IT resource planning, decision-making, project and issues management, security and privacy functions, and desktop support. Our guiding principle is to promote a service delivery culture that is respectful, fosters positive relationships, and promotes creative problem solving with all our staff and partners in the Social Sector.

Accountable for designing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and managing the organization’s secure and highly available IT hybrid (cloud/on premise) infrastructure consisting of computing systems (servers, end user devices and other endpoints), networks, storage and other infrastructure related services. The IT infrastructure supports applications that handle the core business and operational data of the organization. The infrastructure elements include databases, file servers, application servers, and middleware. This position is a member of the Corporation’s Management Committee and liaises with: executive, directors and managers to develop and communicate standards and policy; senior management in government central agencies (i.e. shared services) to develop corporate standards and policy; corporate management and other levels of staff in the implementation of technology policies and standards; managing of vendors supporting various infrastructure related services and capabilities required by the organization; and contractors on projects requiring specialized knowledge and skills.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or a related field. An equivalent combination of related experience, education and training may be considered.
• A minimum of five years’ experience managing Information Technology infrastructure services supporting complex business systems that utilize sophisticated multi-tier environments.
• A minimum of three years’ experience with cloud computing infrastructure.
• A minimum of three years’ experience serving at a managerial level in a large, multifaceted work environment with experience serving all levels of an organization and dealing successfully with senior management, client groups, external partners, work teams and committees.
• Experience in ITIL IT Services Management, project management, contract management, financial management and supervision of technical and professional staff.

For questions regarding this position, please contact greg.froh@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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.