BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Corporate Finance team is an established group of 27 people, with three staff dedicated to Financial Operations. You’ll collaborate with a variety of partners—including program staff, the Ministry of Finance, OCG, 3CMB, Risk Management Branch, and the CAS Helpdesk—to support accurate, equitable financial processing and guidance. The work is meaningful, fast‑paced, and strengthened by strong teamwork and client service.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to learn all areas of the team’s financial operations, including processing accounts payable, contracts, journal vouchers, and payments to students, while also responding to a wide range of financial inquiries. You’ll supervise the financial operations support services group, with responsibility for the Purchasing Cards program and other accounting supports, and you’ll contribute to special projects by offering guidance and helping resolve issues in an inclusive and solution‑focused way. The Senior Financial Services Representative also works closely with the Budgets and Corporate Reporting unit to maintain the chart of accounts and support ad‑hoc requests, ensuring financial processes are accurate, accessible, and aligned with policy.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance or Economics. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. 
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in accounts payable or receivable in a computerized environment.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of twelve (12) months experience with financial systems (e.g. CFS, CSAS).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Formal education or training in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Karen.Shew@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until November 26, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.