BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Provincial Contracts team is an established group consisting of six Contract Officers who report to the Team Lead. This diverse and collaborative team works closely with internal Project Managers within the Ministry and external consultants to manage a variety of projects. The team operates through a central Provincial Contracts mailbox, ensuring efficient and equitable distribution of work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and supported in their roles.

The Role
As a Contract Officer, you will work closely with Project Managers to ensure that road and bridge construction projects across BC are tendered through a fair, competitive bidding process. Your role is critical in helping secure qualified contractors, contributing directly to the development and improvement of BC’s highway network. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in government procurement while making a meaningful impact on infrastructure projects that benefit communities across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation.
• Two (2) years related experience:
  • supporting contract administration including tendering, reviewing proposals and drafting contract documentation;
  • analyzing contract terms and conditions to ensure completeness and accuracy;
  • providing support to multiple internal and external partners with competing priorities. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Completion of post-secondary financial and/or contract administration coursework.
• Completion of the Procurement and Contract Management Program (PCMP).
• Contract administration experience in a public sector environment.
• Experience with large dollar value contracts ($200,000 and above).
• Experience using related computer software including BC Bid, RISP, CPS, CAS-Oracle, Word, Excel and other misc. software.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Peter.DeWith@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full-time on site requirements
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies
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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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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