BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Verification and Audit Unit is an established team responsible for auditing recipients of child care funding to ensure funds are spent appropriately. The team consists of a manager, two team leads, two senior auditors, nine auditors and two junior audit officers. Team members also work closely with child care program staff, particularly child care adjudicators. The unit plays an important role in ensuring provincial child care funding reaches eligible British Columbia residents and is used in accordance with funding requirements. Team members understand the impact of their work and take pride in contributing to the responsible use of public funds.

The Role
In this role, you will conduct audits of child care providers receiving provincial funding, including reviewing reported enrolments and analysing financial reports. You will identify overpayments and instances of non-compliance, helping recover funds that can be redirected to eligible recipients and ensuring providers meet the terms of their funding agreements. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in all aspects of the audit process, from developing and executing audit plans to collaborating with colleagues across ECC and engaging with child care providers. You will develop valuable auditing, analytical and communication skills that can support your career growth beyond this role. With a clear connection between your work and its impact on the responsible use of public funds, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in business, finance, accounting or a related field.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a financial, accounting, auditing and/or evidentiary information gathering environment.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Government financial compliance, auditing or investigative experience.
• Experience in the education and child care sector.
• Additional years of experience in any of the above.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mark.Castator@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

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.

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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.