BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The CFAS Team is an established, collaborative group made up of a Director, 2–3 CPA students, and 2 Financial Officers (FO 18s) who work closely together and with others across FRAS to prepare the Province’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and maintain key systems like the Chart of Accounts. This work has a direct impact on transparency and accountability by ensuring accurate reporting of the Province’s financial position, while offering valuable hands-on experience and mentorship—especially for those pursuing a CPA designation. We are a team of motivated, high-performing individuals who value inclusion, respectful collaboration, and building strong working relationships in a supportive environment.

The Role
This role is responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual CRF revenue and expense reports, maintaining the Chart of Accounts, supporting government reorganizations in reporting, and monitoring ministry spending to ensure budgets are not exceeded. The work directly supports transparency for citizens by contributing to the Public Accounts, providing clear and reliable information on the Province’s financial position. This is a strong learning opportunity within a high-performing, supportive team, offering broad exposure to government financial reporting and meaningful experience toward a CPA designation in an inclusive environment that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, commerce, public administration, accounting, financial management or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience* in financial administration, OR
• Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience* in financial administration, OR
• Enrolled or fully eligible for enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience* in financial administration, OR
• Diploma or a minimum of a completion of the first two years of a degree in: business administration, commerce, public administration, accounting, financial management or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience* in financial administration; OR
• Minimum of Level 2 of the BC Public Service Financial Management Certificate Program and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience* in financial administration; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Relevant experience in financial administration must include one or more of the following:

• Experience developing, implementing and interpreting financial policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing complex financial reports and/or financial schedules.
• Experience with financial analysis and forecasting, including variance analysis.
• Experience in preparing, developing and monitoring budgets.
• Experience preparing and modifying journal entries.
• Experience in implementing financial controls and working with financial systems.
• Experience auditing financial transactions and records and/or tax filings.
• Experience developing and preparing financial reconciliations.

Additional required experience:

• Three (3) or more years’ experience with complex spreadsheet applications and word processing applications.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience preparing complex financial statements, reports and/or financial schedules.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Experience developing, implementing and interpreting policy and procedures.
• Currently pursuing an accounting designation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Debbie.MacLean@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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 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.