BAND 2 Reconciliation Initiatives Advisor

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 governments 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.

In Human Resources (HR) we support a large distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation Organizational Development & Change Employee Relations and Investigations Organizational Health and Safety and Diversity Equity and Inclusion teams. Youll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail warehouse and corporate office environments with a unionized employee HR we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business can drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

Reporting to the Director Reconciliation & Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) the position provides input and consultation to internal partners and leads the development implementation and maintenance of a range of programs and initiatives that support Indigenous Inclusion Indigenous anti-racism the implementation of the BC governments Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act action plan the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the LDBs HR-Reconciliation Action Plan.

The Advisor Reconciliation Initiatives collaborates with the Director Reconciliation & EDI to advance reconciliation through Indigenous initiatives programs and activities under LDBs HR-Reconciliation Action Plan. The Advisor develops data-driven programs and initiatives to support the LDB in creating and sustaining a culture that embraces and promotes cultural competency cultural safety and Indigenous inclusion to build and strengthen relationships with First Nations Inuit and Métis communities.

This position is a valuable role within the Human Resources division and is responsible for the development and delivery of internal facing reconciliation programs initiatives services and support across the organization to align the LDB with core government commitments to reconciliation.

Candidates who are located near a BCLDB worksite will be offered hybrid work opportunities. For candidates not located near a BCLDB office fully remote work will be considered with the expectation that the candidate is able to travel to nearby BCLDB sites on an as-needed basis (i.e. store locations etc.). This role requires the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia. 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. A criminal record check is required.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A degree or a diploma in Indigenous studies arts social sciences human resources public administration or a related field with a minimum two (2) years of recent related experience*.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education experience and training may be considered i.e. secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate with a minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience*.

*Recent related experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years and must include the following:

• Experience developing implementing and managing strategies and designing delivering and evaluating Indigenous programs or initiatives.
• Experience with change management and communications to support complex issues.
• Experience managing multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines.

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

In recognition of the critical importance to this role an understanding of Indigenous communities history values legal orders and cultural competencies and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous individuals (First Nations Métis and/or Inuit).

• Experience in establishing credible programs and services to meet organizational strategic goals and needs.
• Experience with recruitment retention or succession management of Indigenous peoples.
• Experience in a large (>100 employees/>$500K sales) unionized environment including experience providing consultative advice to executive leadership human resource practitioners managers and supervisors.

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 Jennifer Robinson HR Advisor Talent & Compensation at .

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 Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition please send an e-mail to 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 adiverse workplaceto 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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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.

This position can be performed from multiple communities and the location of the position is negotiable. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information please see What the BC Public Service Offers.