BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 15 base position.

Job Overview
The Business Administrator provides specialized technical and administrative services for the Business Area (BA) in support of a competitive auction process for marketing crown timber. The Business Administrator prepares a wide variety of contracts and tenures, provides financial administration and maintains a variety of systems and services integral to meeting BA operational goals and objectives. At the grid 15 level, this position is expected to work independently within the responsibilities of the position with a clear understanding and comprehension of the legislation, policy and procedures in identifying risk and making recommendations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

●    Secondary school graduation. 
●    A minimum of four years of related administrative experience including experience or training in keyboarding, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and other standard computer applications with strong demonstrated skills. A combination of related experience, education and/or training may be considered (i.e. business or public administration, finance, legal secretarial). 
●    A minimum of two years of experience in contract administration, policies, standards and procedures. Contract administration is defined as providing advice and guidance, preparing and administering contract records including reviewing documentation and transactions to ensure all requirements are met. · 
●    A minimum of one year of financial management experience. Financial management is defined as working with computer assisted accounting and reporting systems including accounts payable, receivables and the general ledger. 
●    Experience coding, processing, storing, tracking and retrieving records and information in an electronic environment. 
●    Experience assessing risk and making recommendations within a highly regulatory, legal or policy and procedure enforced environment. 
●    Experience computing a variety of mathematical calculations and using applications to enter and retrieve data, performing accounting functions and producing financial reports. 
●    Experience working in a high production environment, in meeting deadlines while providing quality services to clients. 
●    Experience identifying problems and developing options for resolution within policies and guidelines. 

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:  

●    Experience with timber sales administration policies and procedures, acts and legislation including administration of various systems. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Slavik.Nastasyev@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment July 23, 2026: Posting closing date extended to August 10, 2026.
This position is located in Chilliwack.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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:
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How to Apply:
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.