Job Description
The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation is working to make life better for people by building an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative economy that works for everyone. The ministry delivers programs and services that leverage B.C.’s natural advantages to drive clean and inclusive economic growth. Its priorities include encouraging business start-up and growth through innovation and adoption of new technologies. The ministry also promotes trade and investment, positioning B.C. as a global exporter of low-carbon goods and services.
The ministry supports Indigenous Peoples, small businesses and communities with economic development activities, the revitalization of traditional industries, economic diversification, job creation, exposure to export opportunities, and strategic investments to ensure everyone in British Columbia benefits from economic growth. The ministry also oversees several Crown corporations: Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. (FII), In BC Investment Corporation and Innovate BC (IBC).
The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) leads the Innovation and Industry Development Division by creating and communicating the vision, mission and goals to their staff and ensuring the alignment of branch, service quality, and individual plans to deliver on key initiatives.
The ideal candidate for ADM, Innovation and Industry Development will be a seasoned, strategic and results-oriented executive who thrives in a demanding, high-profile, public-sector work environment. They bring with them significant experience in the development and implementation of strategies with substantial financial, business and economic impacts. They will also have strong, proven skill leading and formulating innovative approaches and strategies when developing business and strategic plans.
A clear and logical communicator, this innovative leader will be able to explain complex issues to ministers, senior government officials and external stakeholders. Grounded in integrity, they are able to build long term, open, relationships with a genuine commitment to honesty and transparency in all that they do.
The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check. For more information, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/executiveopportunities.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to reflect the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our executive team and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding organization.