BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child Care Division within the Ministry of Education and Child Care develops and delivers policies, programs, and funding initiatives that support families, child care providers, and communities across British Columbia. The Funding Models and Capital Grants Branch administers provincial funding programs that support the development, expansion, and maintenance of child care facilities. The Child Care Capital Grants team works to ensure public funding is delivered effectively and supports access to quality child care spaces across the province.

The Role
The Senior Program Analyst monitors and evaluates program performance, analyzes financial and operational data, and provides evidence-based recommendations to support program delivery and decision-making. The role leads the development of reports, briefing materials, performance measures, and evaluation tools, while working closely with finance and program partners on budgeting, planning, and reporting activities. The position also supervises staff, oversees assigned work, and helps ensure services and funding programs are delivered efficiently and meet program objectives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Statistics or a related field and the minimum *related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include each of the following:

• Two (2) years' experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budget monitoring.
• Two (2) years' experience in estimates preparation.
• Two (2) years' experience preparing reports, briefing materials, or recommendations for senior or executive leadership.
• One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (examples include proficiency creating complex formulas, data manipulation and validation, index matching, advanced charting and pivot tables).
• One (1) year of experience leading and supervising staff in a hybrid environment.
• One (1) year of experience in analyzing and evaluating program performance.
• One (1) year of experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis and research.
• One (1) year of experience communicating with internal and external partners.

Preference May Be Given To Applicants With:

• Experience managing a high-volume case load with competing and shifting priorities.
• Experience using PowerBI.
• Experience using Microsoft Access.
• Experience working within the Child Care sector or programs.
• Additional years experience in any of the above requirements and/or preferences.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dayna.Beuthin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until October 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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 position headquarters will be Victoria.
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.