BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a BAND 4 base position

Job Overview
The Director, Core Policy provides leadership, expertise and support for the development, modernization and implementation of government’s Core Policy, legislative frameworks and their related financial management activities. The Director develops the branch’s business plan, maintains the branch’s internal policies and procedures and leads cross-government and division initiatives. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A professional accounting designation in good standing plus four years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Related experience includes each the following: 

• Experience providing strategic direction on the development, application and implementation of financial management policies and procedures within a large and complex organization. 
• Experience providing expert professional advice, recommendations and support on the interpretation of corporate policies and procedures to senior management and executives. 
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects, teams and tasks with changing priorities and evolving issues.
• Experience leading and managing a team of professionals in a virtual environment. 

Preference may be given to those with:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing within British Columbia.
• More years of recent related experience in financial management policies to senior government and/or public sector officials. 
• Direct CPPM and/or Treasury Board policy or directives experience. 
• Experience leading accounting professionals.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Helen.LiHennessey@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 up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

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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.