BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 3 base position.

Job Overview
The Senior Manager of Finance and Administration leads the HRSD Headquarters financial team and coordinates the three regional finance teams, which serve the division’s ~1,100 employees. The Senior Manager provides strategic financial advice to the Associate Deputy Minister and the division’s executive, leads the division’s budget development, financial reporting and analyses, and develops and implements budgets and financial plans with the regional finance managers. The position also coordinates the division’s reporting to the corporate finance team.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (CA or CPA or CGA or CMA) preferred, OR;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business or Public Administration; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g. two (2) year diploma or certificate program with a financial focus, combined with recent progressive experience that demonstrates the required skill set.)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing:
  • Financial management including budget development, analysis, forecasting and reporting.
  • Advising a diverse portfolio of clients in a customer service environment.
  • Issues management and strategic problem solving.
  • Providing leadership, expertise and advice to senior or executive management teams, staff and partners.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Neate@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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:
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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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.