Senior Advisor, Reconciliation & Equity Strategies

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Reconciliation & Equity Strategies, the Senior Advisor, Reconciliation & Equity Strategies is responsible for implementing strategies for the assigned portfolios, including equity, accessibility and reconciliation, while considering community needs and providing support in meeting the goals and objectives of the Commission. He/She/They supports the identification and development of strategies, plans, processes and practices, and participates in developing strategic initiatives that support the commission’s business operational plans and performance management plans. The position supports the supervisor in working collaboratively with all Branches in achieving results that reflect BC Housing’s foundational key commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and Indigenous reconciliation, as outlined in BC Housing’s Strategic Plan.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Considerable experience in leading business strategy, project management and communications, and supporting and reporting to senior level management and Executives in public sector organizations.
• Considerable experience connecting with and working effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (E.g. Indigenous, Visible Minorities/Racialized, People with precarious immigration status, Gender Non-Binary, Disabled People) and applying frameworks in equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
• Sound experience engaging with and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities and cultures, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process through advanced equity analysis.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural exclusion and bias and how these impact underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Sound knowledge of the affordable housing sector in the province of BC.
• Ability to learn and understand departmental policies and procedures and the Commission’s mandate and programs.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to generate and articulate creative new ideas/processes, and develop, plan, facilitate and coordinate their execution.
• Ability to lead project teams, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use sound judgement in analysing problems and identifying weaknesses and conflicts in policies and procedures; Strong ability to apply an intersectional approach to work analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project from idea to execution while managing multiple inputs and priorities.
• Ability to be sensitive to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and works with them to resolve differences and work cohesively together.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with staff, management/senior management, Executive, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong professional and interpersonal communication skills across a range of channels (written, oral, other) and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to achieve common goals.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, problem solving abilities, and organizational and time management skills.