BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child Care Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Branch and the Strategic Expansion and Equitable Access Branch are established, collaborative teams that work together to shape the future of child care in British Columbia. Made up of approximately 10 excluded leaders and 30 included staff. The team of Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, policy analysts, and program managers work together to advance ChildCareBC through innovative policy development, strategic planning, and partnership engagement. Guided by a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the team values diverse perspectives and works to expand access to affordable, high-quality, culturally responsive, and inclusive child care, helping improve outcomes for children, families, and communities across the province.

The Role
In this role, you will lead branch administration and office operations, ensuring the teams have the resources, systems, and support needed to deliver important work for British Columbians. You will oversee budgets, contracts, purchasing, human resources and payroll processes, records management, and workplace operations, while preparing reports and briefing materials that support effective decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the ChildCareBC initiative and help advance access to affordable, high-quality, and inclusive child care across the province. Working in a collaborative and respectful environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, you will help create the conditions for meaningful policy and program work that positively impacts children, families, and communities throughout British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (such as a GED).
• Experience providing administrative or customer support services. 
• Experience in financial procedures/practices.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment with competing priorities.
• Experience providing delegated calendar management support for senior leaders, including scheduling and coordinating meetings.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in a Public Service administrative role.
• Experience with the CLIFF tracking system, eApprovals and ARC/ORCS records management policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements and/or preferences.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley.Creed@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. 
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:
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.