BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Formed in 2010, Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Ministries (CSNR) serves the seven natural resource ministries (NRM): Agriculture and Food (AF); Energy and Climate Solutions (ECS); Environment and Parks (ENV); Forests (FOR); Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (IRR); Mining and Critical Minerals (MCM); and Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS). CSNR is a unique corporate services organization providing services to the seven natural resource ministries which includes approximately 8,000 employees in over 100 locations throughout the province. These services include financial operations and planning, budget management, compliance and procurement, facilities, fleet and assets, and corporate security. CSNR's vision is to be trusted partners and service providers sharing in the success of the Natural Resource Ministries.  Our mission is to deliver corporate services in finance, facilities, fleet & security to support the Natural Resource Ministries in achieving their goals.  

Committed to service excellence, the Financial Services Branch (FSB) partners with clients, CSNR colleagues, and partner agencies to provide financial operations, accounting, revenue, budget management, and financial policy and compliance services. We work with program areas and senior leadership to support effective financial management, address risks, and advance ministry priorities. Through a customer-focused approach and continuous improvement, we provide accurate, timely, and strategic financial information to support ministry objectives.

The Role
As a Financial Analyst, you will work with ministry clients to manage budgets, prepare forecasts, and provide financial advice. You will help identify financial issues, recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making. This role is a great opportunity to build your government finance experience, develop strong analytical and advisory skills, and form meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. You will be part of a supportive team that encourages learning, growth, and professional development.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and at least one year *related experience; OR, 
•    Diploma in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, and two years of *related experience; OR,
•    Completion of level one (1) of the Financial Management Certificate Program, and two years of *related experience OR,
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related* Experience includes the following:
•    Experience creating financial forecasts and analysis. 
•    Experience composing financial statements, reports and reconciliations.
•    Experience analyzing financial/accounting statements, and recommending remedial actions supported by your analysis.
•    Experience developing, implementing and interpreting financial policies and procedures.
•    Experience in supporting budget evaluation processes for multiple business areas.
•    Minimum one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level (includes working with large sets of data, formulas, multiple worksheets, finding and replacing data, sub-totaling, sorting, filtering, setting up data validation, creating pivot tables and charts, data imports and working with text data).

Preference may be given to candidates with:
•    Two or more years of experience in any of the above related experience requirements.
•    Experience using CFS (Corporate Financial System).
•    Experience using the Natural Resource Sectors internal FFS (Financial Forecasting System).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kristin.Wagantall@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 10/31/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Sector office. 
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.
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.