BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Financial Management, Policy and Compliance Branch provides leadership, direction and strategic financial advice to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. The team ensures the integrity of ministry financial policy, manages the compliance program and includes facilities management services.

The Role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads and is accountable for the financial operations of the organization. This complex role includes functioning as a catalyst, strategist, operator, and steward in support of effective financial management. A successful CFO is a strong leader, who promotes integrity and accountability and who has well developed business acumen.  The position requires financial technical expertise and experience and develops and executes the financial management strategies and service delivery framework for the organization in accordance with government policy.  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Professional accounting designation CPA - CA, CGA, CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association (note:  if your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association)
•    Must hold a professional accounting designation and be a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants BC (CPABC).
•    Considerable experience in progressively more challenging leadership roles directing a wide range of activities including two or more of infrastructure change; business systems and controls; or policy; or budgeting; or accountancy; or performance management; or corporate risk; and/or legislative compliance.
•    Establishing collaborative relationships with executives, senior financial leaders and senior managers associated with managing financial activities and/or leading financial management change.
•    Leading and coaching multi-disciplinary financial teams. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact  Julie.Charlton@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment date July 24, 2026: Posting closing date extended until August 10, 2026.
This position is located in Victoria BC.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must hold a professional accounting designation and be a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants BC (CPABC).

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.