Manager, University Endowment Lands
Management Band 5

One permanent position is available.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established.

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

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is seeking a Manager to provide overall direction and management of the University Endowment Lands (UEL), an unincorporated community located between the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia. The Manager, overseeing a diverse staff of up to 20 is responsible for developing and maintaining an up-to-date community planning and regulatory framework for the community. Demonstrating a strong strategic orientation, the Manager is responsible for overseeing the provision of high-quality, cost-effective services and maintaining positive relations with citizens of the community and a range of interests. Operating under the authority of the University Endowment Land Act, services provided include water, sewer, parks, roads and drainage with a budget of approximately $12.0 million. The Manager operates in a complex, inter-jurisdictional environment, building and maintaining positive relationships and overseeing practical service arrangements with the Musqueam First Nations, City of Vancouver, the Metro Vancouver Regional District, University of British Columbia and provincial service delivery agencies responsible for highways and policing.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Marijke.Edmondson@gov.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:

• A degree in community planning, engineering, public administration, building technology or a directly related field.
• A minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in the provincial or local government or an equivalent combination of education, training.
• Experience working with senior non-elected officials in the provincial and local governments.
• Experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Experience in the supervision of multi-disciplinary operational staff
  

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience related to local government operations.
• Experience as statutory decision maker within a public sector environment.

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.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.