BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) Budgets and Financial Services team provides a full range of financial and procurement services to all GCPE business areas, including but not limited to budgeting, financial reporting, AP, AR, fixed asset management, procurement, purchasing and travel coordination.  

The Role
The Team Lead is a senior specialist for GCPE in budgets and accounting and resides in a centralized financial services branch reporting to an Executive Director.  The Team Lead provides expert advice to support financial decisions, develops financial policies, procedures and practices, prepares financial reports and briefing materials. The Team Lead will supervise a team of financial and administrative positions.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus 2 years of *related work experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus 3 years of *related work experience; OR
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus 4 years *related work experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus 5 years *related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supervising staff.

*Related work experience must include some of the following:

• Experience in budget development and estimates preparation, financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in budget monitoring, chart of accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivables.
• Experience in revenues and preparation of reports for executive staff. 
• Experience interpreting legislation and conducting analytical research to support budget development and evaluation.
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances and trends and recommending remedial action.

Preferences:

• Preference may be given to candidates who hold a professional accounting designation and are members of the Chartered Professional Accountants BC (CPABC).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Angela.Liu@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based in Victoria or Vancouver. 
This is a temporary opportunity until February 3, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.