Band 3 Senior Manager, Development

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.

LDB's Information Technology (IT) team consists of 7 competency areas: Customer Experience, Infrastructure & Operations (I&O), Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, Software Services, Data Services, and IT Program Governance. Currently 4 divisions managed by IT Directors collectively are responsible for all of the 7 competency areas to deliver the IT mandate of supporting LDB's corporate and business operations and enabling future needs and initiatives.

At present, the IT team consists of more than 260 full-time employees and includes a sourcing strategy to leverage external expertise to ensure the integrated IT team continues to deliver LDB's strategic initiatives timely and in high quality.

IT department of the LDB is responsible for the entire computing infrastructure for all of the 230+ BC Liquor Stores, BC Cannabis Stores as well as LDB's head office in Burnaby and 4 Warehouse/Distribution Centres including Delta, Kamloops, Richmond, and Victoria. IT department also manages three data centres located in Burnaby, Delta and Kamloops.

About this role:

Reporting to the IT Director, Software Services, the Senior Manager, Development is a key member of the Software Services leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for all development and database administration for corporate and business applications across liquor and cannabis retail and wholesale.

The Senior Manager is focused on driving innovation, implementing governance frameworks, and overseeing systems development while ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives. Key areas of responsibility include DevSecOps, Cloud Technologies (Azure), Oracle Service Bus (OSB), Automation, AI/Machine Learning, and Database Management. The role also emphasizes governance, security, and strategic oversight of development and database operations.

A criminal record check is required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to travel within the Province of British Columbia and work at remote locations such as distribution centers as 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 in computer science or a related field with six (6) years of recent, related experience*.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, i.e., diploma, certificate or formal coursework in computer science or related field with eight (8) years of recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last ten (10) years and must include the following:

• Experience leading software development teams with a strong focus on development, security, and operations (DevSecOps), Cloud Technologies (such as Azure or AWS), and automation.
• Experience in managing complex projects that involve development and database engineering teams, ensuring secure and efficient delivery of software and data solutions.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems and integration of on-premise and SaaS solutions.

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

• Experience in successfully delivering large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects.
• Experience in integrating artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies to drive innovation and enhance development and database processes.
• Experience with Oracle Service Bus (OSB) and Azure Cloud Architecture for both applications and databases.
• Experience in a wholesale and/or retail environment.

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.

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 .

Job Category

Leadership and Management

Additional Information

Band 3 Senior Manager, Development