BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Financial Operations team is a small but impactful group within the Financial Services Branch that plays a critical role in supporting employees across Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), including those involved in emergency response activities. As a growing team, members work closely with ministry staff, supervisors, managers, external service providers, and partner organizations to ensure employees receive accurate and timely payroll support. The team is known for its dedication to service excellence, collaboration, and commitment to supporting employees when they need it most.

The Role

The Payroll Assistant provides payroll administration and support services for EMCR and designated external CORE Team ministries. This position is responsible for processing payroll transactions, providing guidance on payroll systems, policies, and collective agreement provisions, and supporting the administration of time, leave, overtime, standby, travel, and emergency response compensation processes. This is an excellent opportunity to build specialized payroll expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while supporting employees who deliver critical services to British Columbians during emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and involvement in training, communication, and process improvement initiatives that benefit employees across government.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
• A minimum of one year of payroll experience or one year of corporate financial experience.
• A minimum of six months experience in all of the following:

             •    Working in an office setting and with computerized systems.
             •   Responding to routine verbal and written inquiries from clients.
             •   Experience with MS Office
             •   Database experience including entering, updating and retrieving data; ensuring data integrity; navigation to conduct searches; and extract information.
             •   An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Payroll or financial administration coursework
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with PeopleSoft/CHIPS.
• Experience with Time and Leave as a Time/Leave Keeper or Scheduler

Candidates must be willing and able to: 

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• Work on-call, be deployed throughout the province, and work extended hours and weekends with limited notice during or after increased emergency response levels.  
• To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned.
• Travel occasionally.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Unrau@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.
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.