BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

JOB OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides critical services and supports to British Columbia’s vulnerable children and youth, and to their families, contributing to their safety, well-being and sense of belonging. In carrying out this work, MCFD also upholds and advances the inherent right to Indigenous self-determination over child and family services. The Indigenous Fiscal Policy and Agreements (IFPA) Branch plays a key role in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. The branch is responsible for the development of ministry fiscal policy to support Indigenous self-determination over child and family services, including the exercise of jurisdiction. IFPA supports Indigenous Child and Family Agencies (ICFSA), Indigenous Governing Bodies (IGB), and Indigenous communities by calculation, overseeing and distributing funding pursuant to agreements.

The Contract Administrator supports financial and administrative processes associated with agreements supporting indigenous led child and family services and grants to Indigenous communities.   The position manages the flow of agreement documentation, financial transactions, and payment processing using established ministry systems and processes; coordinates the collection of reports; maintains document filing systems; vendor administration and correspondence.   Works closely with staff to ensure compliance with legislation, financial controls, procurement and ministry policies and processes.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of training in contract and procurement management.
• Experience in contract administration in a public sector environment.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note:  It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).  

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:  

• One (1) year or more of contract administration experience in a public sector environment. 
• One (1) year or more of experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders: including clients, funding recipients, vendors, or service providers.  
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Colin.Quirk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any available MCFD office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are the current available list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 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.