BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Certification Unit is a close-knit team of approximately 25 staff members who play a vital role in evaluating teacher applicants for certification in B.C. As part of this established team, you’ll collaborate with the ministry's workforce team and external partners such as school districts and teachers. Your work will have a direct impact on ensuring qualified teachers are prepared to lead classrooms, supporting B.C.’s world-class education system and contributing positively to the future of education.

The Role
As an Evaluator, you will review a caseload of domestic and international teacher certification applications, ensuring they meet the standards set by legislation and regulations. You’ll gather and verify information from a variety of sources, communicate with applicants and partners, and make decisions on certification approvals. This role has a positive impact on maintaining B.C.'s world-class education system by supporting teachers and schools, while offering varied and interesting work in researching education systems from different countries.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University Degree in a related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies. 
• Experience managing a case load with varying degrees of complexity. 
• Experience handling client inquiries with tact, diplomacy and sound judgement by telephone, email and in person.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Additional years of experience in the required experience areas listed above. 
• Experience in national and international transcript and credential evaluation, and fraudulent documents detection.
• Experience within the Education sector.
• A valid BC Ministry of Education Professional Certificate of Qualification or have relevant teaching experience in the K-12 public or independent school system within the last ten years. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrew.Crawford@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position is based out of the location listed above. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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