BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 12 base position

Job Overview

The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s primary focus is to support all children and youth in British Columbia to live in safe, healthy, and nurturing families and be strongly connected to their communities and culture. The ministry delivers the majority of its services locally through contracted social services agencies as well as through centrally administered provincial programs.

Sector Initiatives and Analysis is a team inside of the Procurement Branch of the ministry. It provides leadership, strategic policy advice and decision support for initiatives and issues in the contracted social services sector. This supports the Ministry’s agenda and ensures any Ministry commitments arising from the collective bargaining process are met in a timely and effective manner.

Reporting to the Director, Sector Initiatives and Analysis (SIA), the Project Assistant supports and coordinates various activities for the team. Including, but not limited to research, analysis, engagement, secretariat work, development and implementation of procurement and contract management policies and practices to support the strategic priorities and legislation for ministry programs.

This position ensures compliance with legislation, core government policies and procedures and central agency requirements. In addition, this position prepares briefing notes, standard operating procedures and management reports on procurement and contract management practices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent and completion of courses in project management or business administration.
• One (1) or more years of experience providing project management support services.
• One (1) or more years of experience using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel etc.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• With more years of experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact david.starkey@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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
This is a temporary opportunity until September 30,2027. 
This appointment may be extended or made permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

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.