BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization.  Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways

The Team:
The Kootenay Business Area team within BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a collaborative and well-established group responsible for supporting the auction and administration of Crown timber within the region. As part of an organization that manages approximately 20% of British Columbia's allowable annual cut, the team plays an important role in delivering sustainable forest management, supporting economic development, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

The Business Administrator works closely with a diverse group of professionals, including forestry staff, financial and administrative specialists, contract and tenure experts, and regional and provincial partners. The team relies on strong collaboration to ensure contracts, financial processes, and business systems are administered accurately and efficiently. As a key member of the Business Area, this position supports the team in achieving operational goals while helping maintain the integrity of BCTS's competitive timber auction process.

The Role: 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated administrative professional who enjoys balancing technical, financial, and contract administration responsibilities in a dynamic environment. As the Business Administrator, you will provide specialized technical and administrative support that is essential to the successful delivery of the Business Area's operations.

In this role, you will prepare and administer a wide variety of contracts and tenures, provide financial administration services, and maintain key business systems and records that support the marketing and sale of Crown timber. Working independently and applying your knowledge of legislation, policy, and procedures, you will identify risks, provide recommendations, and ensure processes are completed accurately and in compliance with established requirements.

Your work will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the Business Area's operations and the integrity of the timber auction process. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable forest management, support economic prosperity throughout British Columbia, and be part of a team that influences forestry outcomes across the province. If you are looking for a role that combines problem-solving, financial administration, contract management, and meaningful public service, this is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution while continuing to grow your career

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation.
• A minimum of four years of related administrative experience including experience or training in keyboarding, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and other standard computer applications with strong demonstrated skills. A combination of related experience, education and/or training may be considered (i.e. business or public administration, finance, legal secretarial).
• A minimum of two years of experience in contract administration, policies, standards and procedures. Contract administration is defined as providing advice and guidance, preparing and administering contract records including reviewing documentation and transactions to ensure all requirements are met.
• A minimum of one year of financial management experience. Financial management is defined as working with computer assisted accounting and reporting systems including accounts payable, receivables and the general ledger.
• Experience coding, processing, storing, tracking and retrieving records and information in an electronic environment.
• Experience assessing risk and making recommendations within a highly regulatory, legal or policy and procedure enforced environment.
• Experience computing a variety of mathematical calculations and using applications to enter and retrieve data, performing accounting functions and producing financial reports
• Experience working in a high production environment, in meeting deadlines while providing quality services to clients.
• Experience identifying problems and developing options for resolution within policies and guidelines.

For questions regarding this position, please contact sarah.mckirdy@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
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.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area, Nelson.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.