BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 18 base position

Job Overview
The Financial Analyst provides financial support to EMCR and ministry partners; develops, implements and maintains ministry specific account processing procedures; ensures the integrity and maintenance of related financial records and supports the budgeting and forecasting function for response and recovery activities. Specifically, this position will support the financial recovery function under the Federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement (DFAA) program and Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP), including coordination of claims with federal partners such as Public Safety Canada (PSC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and recoveries from partner ministries and the provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program. 

The role focuses on ensuring audit readiness and compliance through the review, validation and documentation of claims, responding to audit inquiries from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and federal partners (Audit Services Canada, PSC and ISC), and providing advice on policy interpretation, financial controls, accounting processing and procedures and claims. This position contributes to strengthening program integrity, consistency and defensibility of financial decisions for the purposes of cost-recovery from the federal government, while supporting continuous improvement of processes, controls and reporting in a high-risk, high-volume recovery environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in business administration, public administration, or finance, and a minimum of two (2) years related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include:

• Two (2) years experience working with financial accounting systems, procedures and internal controls.
• Two (2) years experience interpreting and providing advice on financial policies/procedures.
• Two (2) years experience implementing and maintaining financial processes/procedures.
• Two (2) years experience tracking, analyzing and reporting financial forecasts.

Preference may be given for:

• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory work experience including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in financial forecasting and tracking of event related expenditures.
• Experience in auditing, or in compliance review and monitoring.

Candidates must be able and willing to: 

• Work on-call and extended hours during emergencies and disasters. 
• Travel to other regions. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact ardice.todosichuk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 5 days at home per 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.