Senior Manager, Talent

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 retail 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

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 Diversity, Equity 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 is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

The Senior Manager, Talent provides advice and guidance regarding resource management, recruitment services, and workforce administration, consistent with policies and procedures defined by acts, collective agreements and/or LDB executive. This role is responsible for policy and procedure development for recruitment and selection services used within the Branch, and for hiring performed both by the Talent department staff and store managers across all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis stores. The Senior Manager leads a team of HR advisors and administrative support personnel and is responsible for ensuring recruitment services provided to the organization are timely, efficient, and consistent with hiring principles and practices of the BC Public Service.

The Senior Manager plays a critical role in strategic program development, projects and continuous improvements that improve operations and align to the organizational goals and strategies. This role supports LDB senior leadership in designing, developing, and implementing recruitment and resource management strategies and practices to support the strategic goals of the organization.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

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 human resources, business administration, or a related discipline with three (3) years of recent, related experience* in a human resources leadership or advisory role.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last seven (7) years and include the following:

• Providing recruitment and resource management services to a large, multifaceted organization.
• Leading, supporting, and developing direct and indirect reports within a structured organization, and managing multi-tiered support service teams.
• Effectively consulting with and guiding senior leadership teams in resource management, recruitment, and retention strategies to further the goals of the organization.
• Designing and developing formal recruitment or administrative processes and procedures, preferably within an organization subject to audits relating to recruitment practices.

**Preference may be given to those candidates with the following:

• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems, PeopleSoft preferred.

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, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation 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 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.