BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Okanagan Production Insurance Team is an established group of 12 dedicated professionals located throughout the valley, bringing together management, administrative, and technical expertise to support agricultural producers. As part of this team, you’ll collaborate closely with Production Insurance Representatives, technicians, claims staff, administration, and leadership across the broader Business Risk Management Branch. Together, the team plays a meaningful role in strengthening BC’s agriculture sector by delivering inclusive, accessible risk‑management services that help producers stay resilient and supported.

The Role
In this Program Technician role, you’ll support Program Representatives by helping review and underwrite Production Insurance policies, building strong relationships with BC producers, and contributing to field inspections, reporting, and the claims review process as you learn and grow. Your work directly supports farmers facing increasingly unpredictable weather, helping them manage risk and protect their livelihoods through the Production Insurance program. This is a great opportunity for someone who values customer service, cares about the long‑term sustainability of BC’s agriculture sector, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a way that supports diverse producers across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture or Business or a related field and 3 months of related experience*, OR
• Diploma (or due to graduate within 4 months) in Agriculture or Business or a related field and 6 months of related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be considered.

    *Related experience may include the following:

• Direct farming experience.
• Experience with agricultural production or consultation.
• Experience in insurance or sales.

  Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Agricultural Tree Fruit and/or Grape related experience.

PROVISOS

• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license or Canadian equivalent is required.
• Field work is part of this role which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions with the potential for wildlife overlap.

For questions regarding this position, please contact roshan.sharma@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 permanent vacancies.
Oliver is known as the “Wine Capital of Canada” and is situated amongst many vineyards and fruit orchards in the South Okanagan Valley, one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia. With its river, small lake, mountains, dry antelope brush and sage grasslands, the area provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as bird watching, water activities, hiking, mountain biking, golf and winter activities. Oliver also has a wealth restaurants, wineries, and craft beer brew pubs to explore.
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.

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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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application.  The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.