BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Business Risk Management (BRM) Branch delivers programs that help British Columbia’s agricultural producers manage risk and build resilience in the face of production and market uncertainty. Working collaboratively with producers, industry stakeholders, and government partners, the team administers insurance, compensation, and stabilization programs that support a strong and sustainable agri-food sector.
 

The Role

The Program Representative, Claims plays a key role in supporting the delivery of BRM programs through claims investigation, adjudication, and client service. This position works directly with agricultural producers to assess claims, provide program guidance, and ensure fair, accurate, and timely decisions while contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of provincial risk management programs.

Job Overview
This position is responsible for BRM program delivery and works directly with agriculture producers. The primary focus of the position is providing claims investigation and adjudication expertise to ensure timely, accurate and principled claim outcomes. In addition, this position assists with client service, specifically providing information to enable effective use of BRM programs and to provide assistance to ensure timely, accurate and complete information in accessing BRM programs. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agricultural science, or related field and a minimum of 2 years current, progressive, and related experience, or 
• A technical diploma in business, agricultural science or related field and a minimum of 4 years current, progressive, and related experience, or 
• An equivalent combination of education and current, progressive, and related experience may be considered. 
   

Related Experience may include

• Direct farming experience. 
• Experience with agricultural production or consultation. 
• Experiece in insurance or sales. 
   

Preferences

• Experience with claims adjusting strategies, loss validation, and indemnity processes.
• Direct working experience in the BC tree fruit, berry, grape, vegetable, forage, grain, and/or livestock sector.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rod.Wiebe@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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:
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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.