BAND 2 - Advisor Reconciliation Initiatives ** Amendment - Close Date **

**Amendment - This posting is now scheduled to close on April 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition**

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 government's 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. You'll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In 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 government's Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act action plan, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and reconciliation efforts across the organization.

The Advisor, Reconciliation Initiatives collaborates with the Director, Reconciliation & EDI to advance reconciliation through Indigenous initiatives, programs, and activities at the LDB. The Advisor develops data-drivenprograms 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.

A criminal record check is required.

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.).

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.

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 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 3 years of recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last 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 with managing multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines.

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

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 Jennifer.robinson@bcldb.com .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

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 .

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 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

Leadership and Management

Additional Information

Advisor Reconciliation Initiatives