BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Job Summary
The Procurement Clerk provides technical and administrative support for BC Wildfire Services.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation and clerical experience and/or training with preference for tenures administration.
• Experience in keyboarding, word processing, creating spreadsheets and working with standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience and/or training with business writing, editing and formatting.
• Experience identifying problems and developing options for resolution within policies and guidelines.
• Experience coding, processing, storing, tracking and retrieving records and information.
• Experience computing a variety of mathematical calculations and using applications to enter and retrieve data, performing accounting functions and producing financial reports.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in managing workload priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management and administration policies, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic financial management including accounts payable, receivables and the general ledger, as well as computer assisted accounting and reporting systems.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:  

• Experience facilitating, executing, and evaluating competitive bidding events (e.g. Invitation to Tender, Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, etc.)
• Experience with supplier relationship management
• Experience with managing workload priorities and meeting deadlines

Provisos /Willingness statement(s) 

• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures
• To keep current on emerging issues
• To take in-house training and certification as required
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required
• To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan
• To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required
• To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned
• To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions

For questions regarding this position, please contact  Leann.O’Connor@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position
Currently there is 1 temporary, full-time opportunity available in Parksville until November 19, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods. 
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.