Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Operating Officer BC Liquor Distribution Branch

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada BC Public Service Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Operating Officer

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Burnaby, BC

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR (BCL) and BC Cannabis Stores (BCCS). The Operations division of the LDB is accountable for the leadership and strategic direction of the provincial beverage alcohol and cannabis supply and distribution of product through a resilient and responsive supply chain. The LDB also operates retail stores through the brands of BCL and BCCS, driving profitability through marketing, merchandising and store operations.

The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) & Chief Operating Officer (COO) leads three main business areas: liquor retail, liquor wholesale, and cannabis (both retail and wholesale). Each division has its own leadership and strategic goals aimed at profitability and operational success. The ADM & COO oversees these divisions, directing key programs and operations functions.

The ADM & COO provides overall vision and leadership for LDB's revenue-generating sectors. The ADM & COO focuses on operational priorities, and development and improvement of programs to increase revenue and profitability. The ADM & COO provides progress updates, manages the annual budget, and leads divisions to meet business goals. This role also ensures that LDB's operations are change-ready, exploring service delivery methods and business continuity plans.

The ideal candidate for this role will have significant senior leadership experience, spanning strategic planning, complex operations, budget and financial management, performance management, change leadership, and succession planning. This candidate will put their substantial business acumen to work while balancing the goals and reputation of the provincial government with the needs of interest holders. They will be diplomatic and trustworthy, with the ability to build consensus, manage conflict, and implement a clear strategic vision within a diverse organization. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check. For more information, please visit

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