Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

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 Equity, Diversity, 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 and Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI), the position supports the development and implementation of corporate equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives aligned with governing legislation and ministry mandate letters.

This role will partner with internal business units, LDB leaders and other ministries to lead initiatives and programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. This position plays a critical role within the Human Resources division and broader organization in advancing the EDI strategy at the LDB.

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.). Occasional overnight travel may be required.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful candidates must have the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

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:

Degree or Diploma in Law or a relevant area of study, preferably with a focus on dispute resolution, human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion with a minimum 4 years of recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last 6 years and must include:

• Experience at a managerial level related to the promotion and implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience leading communications and change management in support of complex issues.

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

• Demonstrated experience in establishing credible programs and services to meet organizational strategic goals and needs.
• Experience in a large, unionized environment, including experience providing consultative advice to executive leadership, human resource practitioners, managers, and supervisors.
• Experience leading and developing others as a direct supervisor.

Due to the nature of this role, preference may be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Métis), 2SLGBTQIA+, a Person with a Disability, and/or a marginalized identity, with the required combination of education and experience.

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 at jennifer.robinson@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are 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 they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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 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.

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.

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.