BAND 3 - Regional Manager

Regional Manager
Management Band 3

This position is excluded from union membership.
Two (2) positions available.
An eligibility list may be established.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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

The Public Guardian and Trustee (“PGT”) of British Columbia is a corporation sole, created under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act which operates independently under provincial legislation to protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age of 19 years; protect the legal, financial, and in some cases personal and health care interests of adults who require assistance in decision making; and administer the estates of deceased and missing persons.

Estate and Personal Trust Services is responsible for, in accordance with recognized principles of law, the provision of personal trust services, the administration of the estates of the deceased and missing persons, executor appointments and litigation representative in the PGT’s various legal capacities of Administrator for the Province, Executor, Trustee, Curator, Committee or Property Guardian for an intestate successor, beneficiary, trustee or judicial trustee.

The Regional Manager supervises a number of professional staff ensuring a positive work environment is maintained and that EPTS staff receives the proper training and support required to provide estate and personal trust services. The Regional Manager is expected to apply subject matter expertise in relation to providing estate and personal trust services. The Regional Manager directly supervises a number of professional staff and deals with labour relations issues, including contract administration, and is authorized to deal with grievances at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure. The Regional Manger assumes the full authority and responsibilities of the Director as required. The Regional Manager is instrumental in developing and managing operational policies, procedures and performance.

The PGT offers a competitive salary package which includes a comprehensive medical plan, pension plan, wellness benefits, and flexible hours of work. As a BC public servant, employees may also choose to participate in the BC Student Loan forgiveness program or apply for a new scholarship to continue their learning and professional development. The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Bsomerville@trustee.bc.ca.DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still 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 we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in a related field such as law, commerce, business or public administration, or an accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA)
• Progressive leadership experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience within the past 5 years which may include:
  • Experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.
  • Experience in program/policy development.
  • Experience leading major projects and change management processes.
  • Experience working with external senior officials and organizations with the ability to establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Two years recent experience supervising a number of staff or equivalent. Equivalent supervisory experience may include a minimum of 2 years’ experience leading staff, leading major projects or sustained leadership and participation in one or more major projects/committees.

OR

• The equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience may include the successful completion of post-secondary courses related to the field and five years’ experience in administering a caseload of complex estates or trusts and two years recent progressive leadership experience.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: YES -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.

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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.