BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position.

Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Audit & Assurance the Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting diverse types of audits and monitoring performance of agencies that contract with the Ministry to verify the appropriate use of government funding.

The Senior Auditor must possess a strong attention to detail with an emphasis on number precision to ensure audit work delivered is accurate and represents the agencies’ performance & use of the Ministry’s funding in a fair and factual manner. The incumbent must also be able to manage multiple priorities in a diligent & responsible manner and perform in a fast-paced environment, as well as place a high value on integrity in carrying out their day-to-day duties. Travelling within BC to conduct audit fieldwork at the agencies’ site is also required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional Accounting Designation CPA, ACCA, or CA from a recognized accounting association.
  • Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through CPA Canada in order to be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of audit experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in reviewing and analysing financial statements.   
• Minimum 1 year of experience in conducting risk assessment to identify key risk areas of entities. 

Preference may be given to applicants:

• Who have a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, in good standing.
• With experience in contract compliance audits and/or use of funds audits.
• With experience working with indigenous groups or organizations.  
• With experience organizing large databases into meaningful information using excel.
• Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Proviso/Willingness statement:

• Possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).
• Position required to travel within the Province of BC to conduct audit fieldwork at the agencies’ sites.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rajni.Bedi@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 18): Posting closing date extended to June 30.
Two (2) Positions available.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices:  Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Nanaimo , Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 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.