BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Executive Director, Child Care Finance will join the Child Care Finance Branch, an established and collaborative team of approximately 45 directors, managers, and financial professionals dedicated to supporting the Ministry’s ChildCareBC initiatives and the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Working alongside senior leaders, program and policy experts, and corporate finance partners, this team provides strategic financial leadership, planning, and advice that helps make child care more affordable and accessible for families across British Columbia. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive collaboration, and creating a respectful workplace where all employees can contribute, grow, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for children, families, and communities throughout the province.

The Role
The Executive Director, Child Care Finance provides strategic leadership for the Child Care Finance Branch, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational management to support the successful delivery of ChildCareBC initiatives and funding programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to help guide significant public investments, ensuring resources are managed responsibly and directed toward improving access to affordable, high-quality child care for families and communities across British Columbia. We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, value inclusive leadership, and are inspired by leading collaborative teams through complex challenges and meaningful, province-wide change.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in a related field (business administration, public administration) and five (5) or more years of senior-level leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA/ACCA), in good standing
• Senior-level leadership experience includes:
  • Experience in strategic planning including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
  • Experience goal setting and developing performance measurement tools.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior leaders across government.
  • Experience preparing briefing documents, high-level reports, and decision papers for review by senior government executives.
  • Experience working within public sector governance and decision-making processes.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsay.Venn@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 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.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.