BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Join the Government House Operations Team — a dedicated and close-knit group of five professionals within a larger 20-person provincial team supporting the Office of the Lieutenant Governor . As part of an established and collaborative environment, you’ll work alongside diverse departments including Executive Leadership, Programmes & Communications, Service, Culinary Services, and more. This multifaceted team takes pride in delivering inclusive, high-quality service across ceremonial, constitutional, and hospitality functions, while fostering a culture of respect, excellence, and community-focused impact.

The Role
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team delivering exceptional service at Government House — a setting unlike any other in the Provincial Government. In this role as the Finance and Operations Officer, you will help create meaningful and memorable experiences for a wide range of guests by supporting high-profile events and day-to-day operations with excellence and care. Every contribution you make helps foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that reflects the dignity and significance of Government House, and the important work in support of Her Honour.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or coursework and six (6) months of experience in accounting and/or budgeting; OR
• Secondary school graduation (Dogwood, GED) and (1) year of experience in accounting and/or budgeting; OR
• Evergreen and two (2) years of experience in accounting and/or budgeting; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and *related experience, may be considered.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience in the areas of budget monitoring, accounts receivable and payable, in a Sage or Simply Accounting computerized environment.
• Experience in a financial processing role including vendor relationship management.
• Experience coordinating the assembly of financial data that includes producing financial reports.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following experience:

• With two or more years of related experience.
• With Intermediate or Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Using the BC Provincial Government, Corporate Financial Accounting System (CFAS).
• Using BC Provincial ARCS/ORCS.

Provisos

• Valid B.C. Drivers’ License
• Due to the high-profile nature of Government House events and participation by the Lieutenant Governor and the most senior levels of Provincial, Municipal and Federal government, it is imperative that the Financial and Operations Officer can be discreet, diplomatic, and courteous always.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tania.Bonfield@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 and your resume must align with responses provided in the questionnaire. 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 - 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.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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