BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Local Government Finance Unit has a dozen members and has existed for well over 20 years. The objective of the unit is to monitor and maintain local governments’ financial sustainability, ensuring they can meet the service needs of their communities, now and into the future.  We help local governments provide the water, sewer, recreation and other services that make communities in BC thrive. We are a close knit group that help local governments and each other with interesting financial issues faced by local governments.

The Role
The Unit has five functions.
1.    Review of local government bylaws and other requests that require approval of the Inspector of Municipalities (Inspector) or the Minister to be effective 
2.    Management of disbursement of unconditional grants, regional funding agreements and grants in lieu of taxes to local governments 
3.    Intake and quality control of local government financial information and publication of that information on provincial webpages 
4.    Provide subject matter expertise on the legislation for local government finance 
5.    Liaison with partners with similar interest in the financial sustainability of local governments. These include the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA), the Government Financial Officers Association of BC (GFOABC), the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and BC Assessment. 

This is an opportunity to join in unique work that supports core aspects of our communities in BC.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A diploma in a related field such as Finance, Public Administration, Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A professional accounting designation recognized in Canada (such as CPA)
• Experience in business case and financial analysis.
• Preference may be given to candidates with additional years of experience beyond the minimum required for the role.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Joshua.Craig@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until 09/03/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. 
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
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.