BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Financial Services Branch (FSB) is a team of 41 dedicated, client-oriented finance professionals that serves as the central financial hub for Economy Sector Ministries, overseeing financial management strategies and the overall framework. Our mission is to deliver exceptional client service while ensuring robust financial management practices. We establish financial structure, processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to effectively manage finances and meet fiscal targets, offering expertise in budgeting, forecasting, corporate activities, and financial policy advice. FSB operates in a pod-model which supports the four Economy Sector Ministries including the ministries of: Jobs and Economic Growth, Labour, Housing & Municipal Affairs and Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

The Role
The FIFA World Cup 26™ (FWC26) marked the first time the tournament featured 48 teams and was hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Vancouver was a host city and hosted seven matches at BC Place, including two knockout matches. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport was the lead ministry responsible for FWC26 in B.C. and provided financial oversight of the delivery of the matches by the Host City (Vancouver) and Stadium (BC Place).

As the Team Lead, Budgets and Reporting, you will be a key member of the team supporting the financial close-out and post-event requirements associated with FWC26. The position will support FIFA-related audits across the Host City, BC Place, and other third-party partners, including the review, reconciliation, and validation of expenditures and supporting documentation. The position will also support the team in meeting financial reporting requirements to Sport Canada, including the preparation and reconciliation of required financial information and supporting documentation. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the reconciliation of partner spending, processing and validating funding claims, resolving outstanding financial issues, and maintaining appropriate documentation to support audit and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA) 

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience in budget development and estimates preparation, financial planning and analysis, budget monitoring, and preparation of reports for executive staff.  
• Experience interpreting legislation and/or conducting analytical research to support budget development and evaluation.
• Experience in cost allocation and expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Experience developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances and trends and recommending remedial action.
• Experience with excel modeling including combining multiple different data sets. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris.Gilgan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2027. This position may be extended through March 31, 2028, or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
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:
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How to Apply:
Your resume 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.