Job Description
Ministry of Forests
Castlegar, Kamloops, Parksville, Prince George, Smithers, Victoria, Williams Lake
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
Senior Assets Manager
$105,900.12 - $140,800.04 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.
As the Senior Manager, Assets, you will lead a team of approximately 50 staff, overseeing the entire asset lifecycle for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including depot operations, equipment, fleet, facilities, and fire camps. You’ll provide strategic direction on both capital and non-capital assets while maintaining strong relationships with provincial ministries and key partners. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with capital project experience in public service to make a meaningful impact on the organization and the communities it serves. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and help shape the future of BC Wildfire Service.
Qualifications for this role include:
- A related university degree (graduate level preferred) such as business administration, public administration, finance, economics, resource management or project management; or completion of a recognized professional accounting program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; AND
- At least four (4) years of related, progressive experience identifying key issues in multifaceted situations, analysing complex financial and business issues, providing advisory services, and/or strategic policy and planning advice on strategic and complex cross-government issues to senior officials; AND
- Portfolio management experience, including managing multiple high priority programs and projects involving diverse partners under high pressure and critical time constraints in an environment where priorities are constantly evolving and issues emerge and change rapidly, specifically in the areas of strategic business development/transformation, project management, facility management and capital infrastructure; AND
- Experience at a senior level leading projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components; AND
- Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching geographically dispersed staff and/or project teams and fostering a positive work environment; AND
- Experience in strategic planning, goal setting, resource allocation and developing performance measurement tools; AND
- Experience negotiating/mediating solutions with stakeholders and developing positive, two-way relationships with clients; AND
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients in a customer service environment.