FO 21R - Manager, Wholesale Imports

Posting Title

FO 21R - Manager, Wholesale Imports

Position Classification

Financial Officer R21

Union

GEU

Work Options

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually

Close Date

12/8/2023

Job Type

Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date

6/28/2024

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About the BCLDB:

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch Wholesale Operations division is the hub of beverage alcohol distribution in British Columbia. There are three business units; Wholesale Supply Chain, Pricing & Imports and Distribution, working in partnership with suppliers to maintain a resilient and responsive supply chain whilst focusing on exceeding our customers’ expectations, and giving back to the communities we serve. Our stakeholders comprise approximately 800 suppliers, over 1500 retail outlets and 8000 licensed establishments. The Wholesale division’s spirit of continuous improvement through innovative strategies, unmatched relationships and talented teams makes this a vibrant and stimulating environment in which to keep developing your expertise and knowledge.

About this role:

Reporting to the Director Wholesale Pricing and Imports, the Manager, Wholesale Imports is responsible for leading the importation of liquor products into the Province of BC. This position provides expert advice and recommendations regarding all aspects of Customs and Excise related to the LDB’s importation of liquor products; and leads and manages the LDB’s Wholesale Imports work unit.

In addition, the subject position provides assurance that the importation of all alcohol products into BC is in compliance with all Federal legislation (Customs Act, Excise Act, Importation of Intoxicating Liquor Act) and their accompanying regulations, Provincial legislation (Liquor Control and Licensing Act, Liquor Distribution Act) and their accompanying regulations and LDB agreements, internal policies and procedures and are reasonably accounted for.

Duties also include the analysis and recommendation of ongoing improvement of internal procedures and the provision of subject matter expertise on the associated manual or computerized systems. With a renewed leadership effort to improve business operations and increase profitability the Wholesale team drives the following three goals:

• Employee Engagement: Developing engaged employees through hands on leadership, employee development, inspiring team to perform above current levels. Setting high standards of performance and holding team members, other government jurisdictions, outside contractors, industry agencies, etc. accountable for results and actions. Having a genuine intent to foster the long-term learning or developing of others through coaching, managing performance and mentoring.
  
• Customer Centricity: Implementing a partnership approach to all interactions, both internal and external. Understanding and servicing needs of a client/customer focusing on participating, meeting and exceeding their needs.
  
• Profitability: Strong business acumen. Understanding and then taking action to achieve and/or exceed goals of high standards and government revenue.

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 temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience (occurring within the last 5 years), in providing expert advice and managing all aspects of Customs and Excise associated with the import of products into the Province of BC.

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

• Successful completion of a degree or diploma in finance and/or business administration.
• Experience working in the alcohol beverage industry.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.

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. Your cover letter must contain information detailing how your qualifications meet the position requirements as listed in the job posting.
• 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 Rebecca Levick atrebecca.levick@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.

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

Job Category

Finance, Leadership and Management