BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a (Grid 21) base position.

Job Overview
The Senior Collection Officer is responsible for the timely enforcement of the collection of high-risk complex, delinquent, or potentially precedent setting accounts assigned by other Ministries.  The position provides leadership and guidance in the delivery of collection services for various not-tax portfolios and assists with the development and recommendation for changes to policy, procedures, and legislative changes to improve methods for collection.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in a related field such as business administration, public administration, or other similar program plus related work experience listed below; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related work experience must include the following:

• Five (5) years working in a public facing role.
• Three (3) years collecting large, complex accounts using multiple complex systems.
• Three (3) years interpreting and applying legislation related to debt collection.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Two (2) years leadership experience
• Two (2) years experience working in a fast paced, high volume work environment
• Two (2) years experience reading, understanding, and interpreting financial statements and applying legislation to enforce debt collection.
• Two (2) years experience in performing risk analysis and negotiating security agreements and compromise settlements.
• Two (2) years experience working with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, identifying legal options, advancing priorities and filing claims.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Belinda.Campbell@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 from home up to a 5 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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.