BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 9 base position

Job Overview
The Corrections Branch plays a leading role in the criminal justice system by protecting the community through offender management and control. Adult Custody Centres are under one of two divisions of the Corrections Branch and are 24 x 7 operations, with complex shift management, and provide custodial supervision for adults sentenced to incarceration and those remanded to custody. It provides core programs and additional services which balance risks and needs; ensures linkage with Community Corrections based on common core programming and integrated case management; communicates with partners and participates as a pro-active partner in the criminal justice system. The Business and Finance Team has three Financial Clerk positions and one Finance and Administrative position that provide service in inmate trust accounts, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and inventory, victim notification, federal billing, and general administration.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• One year (within the last 5 years) basic finance administration, basic accounting or bookkeeping experience and/or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Experience handling cash transactions.
• Experience with a computer based financial bookkeeping/accounting system.
• Experience with MS Office computer applications such as Word and Excel.
• One year (within the last 5 years) general office administration experience.
• Keyboard with speed and accuracy at 25 to 30 words per minute.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Two years basic finance administration, basic accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with victim notification and/or inmate administration.
• CAS, TLAM, and/or CORNET experience.
• Experience with Provincial Government Trust or Revenue Accounting.
• Experience working in a Correctional Centre or similar type of environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Diana.Rainer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.