BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
The Programs and Services Branch (PSB) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides centralized services that strengthen the Ministry’s external-facing services and funding programs. By improving alignment, efficiency, and accountability, PSB supports responsive, client‑focused service delivery and sound financial and procurement management for B.C.’s agriculture and food sector.

Reporting to the Director, Program Delivery and Design Services, the Senior Program Developer plays a key role within the PSB, responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of complex, application‑based funding programs that support B.C.’s agriculture and food sector.

Working within the Program Design and Delivery Unit, the role leads the end‑to‑end administration of multiple funding programs, including program planning, intake management, funding recommendations, agreement oversight, and reporting. The position works closely with internal subject matter experts and third‑party delivery partners to ensure programs are delivered consistently, transparently, and in alignment with Ministry priorities and accountability requirements.

Operating in a dynamic environment with high program volumes and evolving delivery models, the Senior Program Developer plays a critical role in supporting the Ministry’s shift toward centralized program administration. Success in the role requires strong program management skills, people leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support effective and client‑focused delivery of Ministry programs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in business, economics, agriculture, public administration, or directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience designing, delivering, and/or evaluating government programs, including experience with application‑based funding programs.
• Experience developing or applying program criteria, assessment processes, and/or performance measures to support program delivery and accountability.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams or projects concurrently in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
• Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:
• Experience working with third‑party delivery partners.
• Experience interpreting and applying program guidelines, policies, and accountability requirements.
• Experience in agriculture, food and/or seafood.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Hoerger@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary, full time opportunity available to October 9th, 2027.
This temporary opportunity may be extended or become a permanent appointment.
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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.