BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Gride 21 base position

Job Overview
The Operations Adjudicator Lead will lead a team in the adjudication and processing of disaster recovery funding claims submitted by public and private sector applicants. Reviews and determines entitlement, and/or makes recommendations regarding the resolution of complex claims. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, commerce, economics, public relations, public administration, law, emergency management or a related field and 2 years of related experience*; OR 
• Diploma in business administration, commerce, economics, public relations, public administration, law, emergency management or a related field and 3 years of related experience*; OR 
• Other relevant combinations of education and/or experience* may be considered. 

*Related experience must include some experience in each of the following:  

• Experience reviewing documents or applications for completeness and making recommendations for approval. 
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policy in complex situations.
• Experience developing and implementing operational materials and statistical reporting (e.g., policy, procedure, practices).
• Experience with supervising and leading staff.
• Experience preparing concise senior-level briefings, submission documents, background material, reports, and correspondence on a variety of issues.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policy governing the Disaster Financial Assistance program. 
• Experience working with and engaging with Indigenous Nations communities and/or organizations.
• Experience working with Disaster Recovery programs.
• Experience working with governments to assess eligibility and process payment relating to government infrastructure disaster recovery. 

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations.  
• Travel occasionally.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Catherine.Morrison@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 09/30/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 5 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.