BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Business Team is a collaborative, established group of specialists within BC Timber Sales’ Chinook Business Area in Chilliwack. Working closely with colleagues in forestry, engineering, planning, GIS, Indigenous relations, and leadership, the team provides the financial, administrative, and business services that help support successful operations across one of BCTS’s largest and most diverse business areas.

We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are committed to public service and teamwork. As trusted advisors, team members value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, helping drive sound financial management and business planning while contributing to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

The Role
As a Business Administrator, you will provide specialized administrative, financial, and technical support that helps BC Timber Sales deliver a fair and competitive auction process for Crown timber. This role prepares a variety of contracts and tenures, manages financial administration, and maintains key systems and services that support business area operations and objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and making informed recommendations based on legislation, policy, and procedures. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are looking to contribute their skills in a collaborative and inclusive environment while supporting work that has a meaningful impact across the business area.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

●    Secondary school graduation. 
●    A minimum of four years of related administrative experience including experience or training in keyboarding, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and other standard computer applications with strong demonstrated skills. A combination of related experience, education and/or training may be considered (i.e. business or public administration, finance, legal secretarial). 
●    A minimum of two years of experience in contract administration, policies, standards and procedures. Contract administration is defined as providing advice and guidance, preparing and administering contract records including reviewing documentation and transactions to ensure all requirements are met. · 
●    A minimum of one year of financial management experience. Financial management is defined as working with computer assisted accounting and reporting systems including accounts payable, receivables and the general ledger. 
●    Experience coding, processing, storing, tracking and retrieving records and information in an electronic environment. 
●    Experience assessing risk and making recommendations within a highly regulatory, legal or policy and procedure enforced environment. 
●    Experience computing a variety of mathematical calculations and using applications to enter and retrieve data, performing accounting functions and producing financial reports. 
●    Experience working in a high production environment, in meeting deadlines while providing quality services to clients. 
●    Experience identifying problems and developing options for resolution within policies and guidelines. 

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:  

●    Experience with timber sales administration policies and procedures, acts and legislation including administration of various systems. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Slavik.Nastasyev@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is located in Chilliwack.
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.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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:
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.