BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Procurement and Financial Operations team is an established group of 12 dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals who provide critical financial and procurement support across the ministry and deliver corporate finance services to external partners. While this position operates independently and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Procurement & Financial Operations, it is closely connected to a collaborative network of colleagues and stakeholders across the organization. You will regularly work alongside the Managers of Accounting Services, Procurement and Risk, the Branch Leadership Team, and Systems and Compliance staff to support sound financial management and operational excellence. The team's work has a significant impact, helping ministry staff and external partners achieve their objectives through trusted financial advice, strong governance, and responsive service.

The Role:
This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence ministry-wide financial stewardship by supporting and improving financial processes, internal controls, and compliance with CPPM and GAAP standards. As a trusted advisor, you will provide leadership with guidance on financial matters and risk, conduct financial and non-financial reviews of ministry programs, and develop recommendations that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. You will lead a variety of special projects, collaborate with central agencies and partners across government, and build strong relationships that foster accountability and effective service delivery. This position offers the chance to apply your expertise across a diverse range of initiatives while helping the ministry achieve its goals and objectives as part of a collaborative and highly respected team.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation CPA (CMA/CGA/CA).
• Experience developing and applying financial policies, procedures, and/or business processes.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports.
• Experience working with financial management systems, internal controls, and financial operations.
• Experience in providing advice to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Experience developing a variety of documents, including decision briefing notes and presentations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Bruce.Ockenden@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one (1) full time position available.
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 permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 
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.