BAND 2 - Program Manager

Program Manager, Band 2
Permanent, Part-time*
Salary Range: $41.89 - $59.19 hourly
Victoria, B.C.

The Merit Commissioner, an independent officer of the Legislature, provides independent oversight to uphold the principle of merit in public service hiring. To monitor the application of merit to public service appointments, as outlined in the Public Service Act, the Merit Commissioner is responsible for conducting random audits of appointments and reporting out the results. The Merit Commissioner also monitors the application of merit through staffing reviews. Finally, the Merit Commissioner monitors the processes used for just cause dismissals to ensure consistency with government practices, policies and standards. The Merit Commissioner annually reports findings to the public through the Legislative Assembly.

As a program manager, you'll play a key role in promoting fairness in BC Public Service hiring. You'll work on your own and with a team to carry out the annual merit performance audit program, which randomly audits appointments made under the Public Service Act. You'll investigate specific complaints if an employee asks for a Merit Commissioner review of a hiring decision. You’ll prepare reports and recommendations for the Merit Commissioner related to merit-based hiring. Other program manager tasks may include special audits, studies, and projects.

This position is part of a small team that includes core staff and contracted auditors. We are passionate about our work and enjoy working together. At the Office of the Merit Commissioner, we are guided by fairness, impartiality, and teamwork as we deliver on the Merit Commissioner’s mandate. The Program Audit Analyst works independently as well as directly with all members of the team.

The Office of the Merit Commissioner works in a hybrid model. All staff work together in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flexible work options may be available for other days of the week: upon meeting the requirements set out in a telework agreement, staff are permitted to work from home for part of the work week.

This posting is for one permanent, part-time opportunity. Part-time may be two or three days a week. An eligibility list for the same or similar future opportunities may be established.

For complete details, please review the attached job profile.

While the Merit Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly, the staff of the Office of the Merit Commissioner are public servants appointed under Section 8 of the Public Service Act. This position is excluded from union membership. A criminal record check will be required.

For more information about our office, visit our website.

To Apply:

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package to recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca. Your email must quote the competition number 121014 in the subject line. Your application must consist of:

• A resume that provides detailed information about your education and employment history in order to clearly demonstrate how you meet the required job qualifications listed in the attached job profile. Please ensure your employment history includes the month and year(s) for each job in your resume as well as job-related responsibilities.
• Employment Application Form (this form is linked at the bottom of the posting on our website)

What to expect from the hiring process:

• Only those that pass the initial screening requirements will be considered for the next step in the selection process.
• Incomplete applications, late applications, or applications submitted incorrectly will not be evaluated or acknowledged.
• Requirement for written sample: If you pass the screening stage, you will be contacted to provide a sample of your written work. You must be able to provide the writing sample to continue in the competition.
  • The sample must be a work or volunteer-related writing sample that includes a recommendation or finding, is at least two pages long, and that you completed without the use of artificial intelligence (AI.) This includes using AI to research, draft, or organize the writing.
    • The exception is that you may have used the assistance of a program such as Grammarly for copy editing purposes, such as to correct spelling mistakes. You must document any use of AI for this purpose.
  • You may also be required to provide the name and contact information of a person who can speak to your role in writing the document.
  • Additional details will be provided if you are invited to submit the writing sample.
  • After interviews, reference checks will take place for candidates who are selected to move forward in the competition.

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

Please review the attached job profile to see the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for this opportunity.

If you have questions related to the position or the application process, please email recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca.

Office of the Merit Commissioner for BC
Upholding Fair Hiring in the BC Public Service
https://www.meritcomm.bc.ca/

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package to recruitment@meritcomm.bc.ca. Your email must quote the competition number 121014 in the subject line.