BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Funding Evaluation Branch is an established, 35-person team of hardworking and engaged professionals who are passionate about helping people and communities across British Columbia recover from disasters. The team works collaboratively across Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), with local governments, Indigenous Nations, provincial and federal partners, and local authorities to deliver effective disaster financial assistance programs. Known for its diligence, program expertise, empathy, and commitment to fiscal responsibility, the team plays an important role in supporting communities through recovery and helping them build resilience following disaster events.

The Role
The role leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the province’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA), and other cost-sharing programs. As a statutory decision-maker for DFA claims under the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, the successful candidate helps ensure that disaster-affected individuals and communities receive financial support to rebuild their lives, while supporting the recovery of significant disaster-related costs from the federal government. Working closely with diverse partners, the role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of British Columbians, influence program improvements, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of disaster recovery and financial assistance in the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, financial administration, accounting, public administration, or other related field, AND five (5) years of related progressive senior management experience*; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related progressive senior management experience must include the following:

• Collaborating with internal (e.g., other department leaders) and external partners (e.g., Indigenous Nations, Local Governments) through disaster recovery events
• Developing program and project objectives, priorities, and budgets
• Preparing strategies, operational plans, and reports
• Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams
• Directing an application processing program focused on timely, financially consistent, solution oriented, and service-oriented delivery

Preference may be given to applicants who have any of the following:

• Degree in financial field or community/natural resource development project management
• Experience managing delivery of fast-paced and results-oriented services to clients/interest holders requiring timely and responsive decisions in an emotionally charged environment
• Experience as a statutory decision maker
• Overseeing contracted professionals
• Experience working with and engaging with Indigenous Nations communities and/or organizations
• Experience leading large-scale projects or significant components of large projects including design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases

For questions regarding this position, please contact Keith.C.Parker@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 5 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.