BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Capital & Corporate Services team provides financial operations, procurement, payment, reporting, fixed asset, and financial advisory services that support ministry operations and infrastructure programs across British Columbia. As part of an established team of approximately nine employees, you will work with financial professionals, procurement and contract management staff, administrative employees, and managers to help ensure public funds are managed responsibly and financial information is accurate and reliable. The team supports a wide range of ministry programs, including major infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals, student housing, child care centres, and other public facilities. Team members value collaboration, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement, while working closely with clients and partners across the ministry.

The Role
This position provides hands-on financial operations support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets. Responsibilities include monitoring and reconciling financial transactions, preparing reports, supporting period-end activities, maintaining fixed asset records, resolving financial system issues, and providing support for PCard administration and other financial operations functions. The work helps ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, financial records are reliable, and ministry assets are properly managed in accordance with government policies. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with financial systems, managing competing priorities, and providing practical support to a wide range of clients.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and no formal work experience; OR
• Diploma and six (6) months of related experience*; OR
• Certificate or coursework and one (1) year of related experience*; OR
• Secondary school graduation (Dogwood, GED) and two (2) years of related experience*; OR
• Evergreen and three (3) years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience includes:

• 1 year or more of conducting financial analysis, reconciliation, and financial reporting activities to support operational decision making.
• 1 year or more of Interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• 1 year or more of generating and interpreting Data Warehouse and CAS reports.
• 1 year or more of providing financial advice, guidance, or operational support to clients, program areas or business units.

Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and:

• 2 years or more related accounts receivable and accounts payable experience gained in a public service or government environment.
• 1 year or more experience supporting employee transitions, financial system access administration, and client support for corporate financial services.
• 1 year or more experience coordinating ministry financial operations involving multiple functional areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, and corporate card administration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cassandra.RobinsonPike@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 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.