Business Continuity 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.

Corporate Operations at the BCLDB includes our Corporate Loss Prevention and Real Estate departments. Real Estate manages all activities related to the leasing, construction, renovation, and facilities management of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centers, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Corporate Loss Prevention department ensures the security of all BCLDB assets through physical security management as well as an investigative team.

About this role:

The Business Continuity Advisor reports to the Director, Construction & Facilities and represents the most senior level of knowledge in the field of business continuity planning for the Liquor Distribution Branch with mission critical services and accountabilities under Schedule 2 of the Emergency Program Management Regulations, as well as many business lines and geographic locations.

The Advisor is responsible to promote, plan, develop, implement, test, and monitor LDB wide business continuity plans to ensure business priority and mission critical LDB services and processes continue to function or are returned to service as quickly as possible in the event of a business interruption.

A criminal record check is required.

Working conditions include:

• The ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.
• The ability to be available for on-call and extended hours during incidents and exercises.

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, Diploma or Certificate in Emergency Management, Risk Management, or related field, and 2 years of recent, related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered i.e. High School Diploma and 4 years of recent, related experience.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last 8 years and must include the following:

• Experience with facilitating groups to consensus, developing and delivering adult training and designing and delivering emergency management exercises.
• Experience in the preparation of business case analyses and request for proposal/request for information (RFPs/RFI).
• Experience in Business Continuity Planning.
• Experience in Business Continuity Planning.

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 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.

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